Whimbrel Animal Pictures

Numenius phaeopus, Numenius hudsonicus

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Whimbrel on the beach
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Whimbrels average 3-5 eggs per clutch.

Whimbrel in flight
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The whimbrel's wingspan averages 30-35 inches.

Whimbrels on the beach
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Whimbrels are often found along rocky and sandy beaches.

whimbrel eating crab
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Whimbrels use their long beaks to dig up invertebrates like crabs, sea shrimp and snails.