Although this species is widespread and has a large global population, its numbers have declined rapidly in parts of its range owing to changes in agricultural practices. Overall, the global population is estimated to be declining at such a rate that the species qualifies as Near Threatened.
All of the images by Mike Pope in this gallery were taken in Kuwait.
Birdlife Fact Sheet: Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit taking flight
Black-tailed Godwit, Limosa limosa
Black-tailed Godwit, Limosa limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa Limosa
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