Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="numenius-hudsonicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Hudsonian Whimbrel (Numenius hudsonicus) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a weight of 388 g.
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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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family