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Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

Photo by rpsonak3
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Field Notes

Notes:

This might also be a Bristle-Thighed Curlew (Numenius tahitiensis), but my field guide indicates there are only a few recorded spottings for those in Japan.

Species ID Suggestions

Little Curlew

Numenius minutus

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luiselye
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Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

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Elizabeth Noyes
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