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Species
Numenius phaeopus Linnaeus, 1758
Nomenclature
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Family: ScolopacidaeGenus: Numenius
Species:
Numenius phaeopus Linnaeus, 1758
Usage:
valid
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Whimbrel
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SUMMARY
The Whimbrel is a medium-sized curlew, which is mainly streaked brown, with twin dark streaks along the crown and bill. The bill is long and slightly de-curved (curved downwards), with a pink lower base. The legs and neck are long. The body is white below, with coarsely streaked brown upperparts. In flight, the light-coloured rump and streaked tail is obvious. Whimbrels feed in small groups and roost in large flocks, often with other waders. Voice: The commonest call is a far-carrying rippling 'bibibibibibibi'.