Whimbrel
Numenius phaeopus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae
About
The Eurasian whimbrel, also known as the white-rumped whimbrel in North America, is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlews, breeding across much of subarctic Palearctic region and Europe as far south as Scotland. This species and the Hudsonian whimbrel have recently been split, although some taxonomic authorities still consider them to be conspecific.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives in lowland plains, grasslands, wetlands in flat, wet areas with low vegetation, but in higher areas to a lesser extent.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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