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Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

Photo by carpe53
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28.0041, -16.707

Field Notes

Description:

This one enjoyed this spot where waves from the sea thrusted against the shore.

Habitat:

Shore

Reference Links:

Numenius arquata - Wikispecies

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
carpe53
I have changed the species name and the latin name som it will be correct now
carpe53
no, I don't think it is a wilson snipe, on my bird the beak is curving more
carpe53
hi Gerardo.. I wonder if it might be a Whimbrel, but I will look up wilson snipe too

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PublishedFebruary 19, 2012

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