Bird · GBIF taxon 2481784
Eurasian Whimbrel
Numenius phaeopusThe Eurasian Whimbrel is a large mottled shorebird with a long down-curved bill and a striped crown. It probes tidal sediment and gives a rippling series of clear whistles in flight.
Migratory ShorebirdCurved BillTidal Forager
Licensed referenceAndreas Trepte / CC BY-SA 2.5 · cc-by-sa
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Crabs
- Marine worms
- Mollusks
Predators
- Peregrine falcons
- Foxes
- Large gulls
ThreatsLoss of coastal stopovers, disturbance, hunting, pollution, and climate change
HabitatsTundra, moorland, tidal flats, salt marshes, beaches, and estuaries
Life spanOften more than 10 years; some survive beyond 20 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyScolopacidae
- SpeciesNumenius phaeopus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Keep a wide buffer around feeding and resting migrant flocks.
Responsible observation
- Bill: Note the long, evenly down-curved feeding tool.
- Call: Listen for a fast rippling whistle as birds pass overhead.
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