An elegant, brownish shorebird with a very long, curved bill, the Whimbrel announces itself with effervescent, piping calls. It occupies open habitats—tundra for nesting; and mudflats, …

Whimbrels from European and Asian races, with white on lower back and rump, sometimes stray to North America. 17" (43 cm). Larger than most shorebirds, with downcurved bill. Overall …

The Eurasian or common whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus), also known as the white-rumped whimbrel in North America, is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most …

The Whimbrel is a large shorebird, about the size of an American Crow. Like many members of its family, this bird has drab-looking brownish plumage; its most distinctive features are a long, …

Large, brown shorebird with long, decurved bill. Note bold head stripes. Occurs on mudflats, beaches, and coastal marshes. Often in flocks, sometimes mixed with other large shorebirds …

Feb 21, 2024 · The Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is a large shorebird in the sandpiper family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread and familiar shorebirds in North America, …

An elegant, brownish shorebird with a very long, curved bill, the Whimbrel announces itself with effervescent, piping calls. It occupies open habitats—tundra for nesting; and mudflats, …

The Whimbrel is a medium-sized shorebird with distinctive features. It has a long, downcurved bill, brown-streaked plumage, and a prominent dark crown stripe bordered by pale supercilium. Its …

Whimbrel has a similar downcurved bill, but this is slightly shorter than that of the Curlew. When seen well, distinctive "striped" head pattern can be discerned - formed by a dark crown, with a …

The Whimbrel is a large wading bird that boasts long legs. It has a distinctive long bill that curves slightly near the tip. Brown-coloured above and white below, it displays a white ‘V’ shape up its …