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Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

Not Evaluated
Weight
388.0 g
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes

About

Hudsonian Whimbrel: 40–46 cm, recently split from Eurasian Whimbrel; breeds in subarctic North America. Similar to Eurasian Whimbrel but with a darker rump and slightly different call. Winters along both American coasts south to southern South America. Feeds on mudflat invertebrates and berries on migration. Long-distance migrant.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Weight 388.0 g 13.69 oz

Habitat & Range

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: SC.

Clutch Size

3-5

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Family Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes)
Genus Numenius
Species Numenius hudsonicus

Distribution

Hudsonian Whimbrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Hudsonian Whimbrel nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Hudsonian Whimbrel?
The Hudsonian Whimbrel has a weight of 388.0 g.
What order and family does the Hudsonian Whimbrel belong to?
The Hudsonian Whimbrel (Numenius hudsonicus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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