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Whimbrel; Zarapito Trinador

Numenius phaeopus

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Field Notes

Description:

Whimbrel is the large bird facing away, the small bird is a Grey Plover.
The two dark bands on the head separate the Whimbrel from the Curlew in this view.

Habitat:

Tidal river mudflats

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PublishedFebruary 7, 2012

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