Eurasian Whimbrel
Numenius phaeopus
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 46,6 cm | 18.3 in |
| Gewicht | 380,1666666666667 g | 13.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP,M. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
Gelegegröße
2-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Scolopacidae (Strandläufer und Schnepfen) |
| Genus | Numenius |
| Arten | Numenius phaeopus |
Distribution
Eurasian Whimbrel has been recorded in 10 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family