Whimbrel Animal Pictures
Numenius phaeopus, Numenius hudsonicus
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Whimbrels average 3-5 eggs per clutch.
The whimbrel's wingspan averages 30-35 inches.
Whimbrels are often found along rocky and sandy beaches.
Whimbrels use their long beaks to dig up invertebrates like crabs, sea shrimp and snails.