Eurasian Whimbrel
Numenius phaeopus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="numenius-phaeopus"></birdfyi-bird>The Eurasian Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.6 cm and a weight of 380.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Eurasian Whimbrel: 40–46 cm, medium-large curlew with a strongly decurved bill, bold dark crown-stripes, and buff supercilium. Breeds on subarctic tundra of Eurasia; winters on coasts, mudflats, and mangroves of Africa, South Asia, and Australasia. Feeds on crabs, worms, and berries. Long-distance migrant; one of the most widespread shorebirds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 46,6 cm | 18.3 in |
| الوزن | 380,1666666666667 g | 13.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CP,M. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-5
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Numenius |
| الأنواع | Numenius phaeopus |
Distribution
Eurasian Whimbrel has been recorded in 10 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family