About the Eurasian Whimbrel
The Eurasian whimbrel, also known as the white-rumped whimbrel in North America, is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlews, breeding across much of subarctic Palearctic region and Europe as far south as Scotland. This species and the Hudsonian whimbrel have recently been split, although some taxonomic authorities still consider them to be conspecific.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Numenius phaeopus |
| Species Codes | whimbr5, WHIM, EUWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Whimbrel belong to?
The Eurasian Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Eurasian Whimbrel?
The Eurasian whimbrel, also known as the white-rumped whimbrel in North America, is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlews, breeding across much of subarctic Palearctic region and Europe as far south as Scotland. This species and the Hudsonian whimb...
Where can I report a Eurasian Whimbrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Whimbrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whimbr5, or on iNaturalist.
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