




Numenius phaeopus
The Eurasian Whimbrel is a long-legged bird with a beautiful curved beak. It loves to wander along the coast and search for tasty snacks like crabs and worms in the sand.
Habitat: Coastal areas
The Eurasian Whimbrel is a medium-sized shorebird with long legs and a distinctive long, downcurved bill. Its plumage is mottled brown and grey with striking dark stripes on its crown, making it easily identifiable against sandy or muddy shores.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Their long, curved beak is perfectly shaped to pull tasty crabs and worms from the mud!
These birds have a unique 'tittering' call that sounds like 'whim-bray'!
When startled, whimbrels often fly in a zigzag pattern to confuse predators!
Whimbrels are champion long-distance fliers, traveling thousands of kilometers for winter!
Eurasian Whimbrel can find hidden prey because of its super-long, curved bill that probes deep into mud.
Eurasian Whimbrel can migrate thousands of kilometers because of its amazing ability to navigate vast distances.
Eurasian Whimbrel has mottled brown feathers that helps them blend perfectly with shorelines to hide.
This shorebird pecks and probes for small invertebrates and berries, enjoying a varied menu.

Falco peregrinus
Juveniles and adults are prey.

Vulpes lagopus
Preys on eggs and chicks.
Carcinus maenas
A main food source.
Hediste diversicolor
Probes mud for these worms.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.
40-46 cm
70-80 cm
0.25-0.55 kg
10-15 years
60 km/h
This shorebird pecks and probes for small invertebrates and berries, enjoying a varied menu.
Coastal areas
Foraging
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