The Australian Curlew(Numenius Madagascariensis (LINNAEUS)), which belongs to the snipe classification, is a migratory bird which passes through Korea around May and again in early October. Curlews fly great distances to Australia, and, in fact, fly the farthest distance of any Korean migratory bird. The Australian Curlew, with a body length of 61.5cm, is the largest member of the snipe family comprised of more than 40 birds. Its features are mainly yellowish-brown with dark brown and black stripes, and its legs are pale blue grey. The throat is white, and its brown beak is a downward curve. Australian Curlews live mainly in salt marshes, muddy areas along the banks of rivers and the seaside, and in wetland areas. They usually live in muddy areas along the banks of the Nakdongkang River and of the west coast, as well as near Lake Chungcho in Sokcho City, Kangwon-do province, Korea. It breeds from June to July, and the hen lays 4 eggs. Australian Curlews walk in muddy areas along the banks of rivers or the seaside in shallow water to catch and eat crabs.