About the Hudsonian Whimbrel
The Hudsonian whimbrel or Hudsonian curlew is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlews, breeding across much of subarctic North America.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Numenius hudsonicus |
| Species Codes | whimbr3, WHIM, HUWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hudsonian Whimbrel belong to?
The Hudsonian Whimbrel (Numenius hudsonicus) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Hudsonian Whimbrel?
The Hudsonian whimbrel or Hudsonian curlew is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlews, breeding across much of subarctic North America....
Where can I report a Hudsonian Whimbrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Hudsonian Whimbrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whimbr3, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
30,837
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