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Eurasian Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

The 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.

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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyCrabs, 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
Classification
  1. OrderCharadriiformes
  2. FamilyScolopacidae
  3. GenusNumenius
  4. SpeciesNumenius phaeopus
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
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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