The Whimbrel's long, curved beak serves as a multi-purpose feeding tool, employed differently according to the season. On its breeding grounds, the Whimbrel picks insects, snails, berries, …

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 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 curlew and whimbrel are both large, brown waders with long, downcurved bills. Distinguishing them can be tricky at long range, but if you've got a good view and know what you're looking …

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 large, grey Curlew, with its long beak, stands out from the smaller, brown and white Whimbrel, which is known for its haunting whistle calls. In this article, we will look at their …

It is 37–47 cm (15–19 in) in length, 75–90 cm (30–35 in) in wingspan, and 270–493 g (9.5–17.4 oz; 0.595–1.087 lb) in weight. It is mainly greyish brown, with a white back and rump …

May 27, 2024 · What does a Whimbrel look like? A whimbrel is a fairly large bird for a shorebird. It is between 13 and 19 inches long, weighs between 9.5 and 17.4 ounces, has a mottled or …

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 …

Learn some invaluable tips to tell apart these two waders with down-curved beaks.