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Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

The Hudsonian Whimbrel is a beautiful bird with long legs and a curved beak. It loves to wade in shallow waters and is known for its lovely, melodic calls.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Hudsonian Whimbrel is a medium-sized shorebird with mottled brown and white plumage. It has a distinctive long, downward-curved bill, a dark cap, and two pale stripes over its eyes, giving it a unique head pattern.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderCharadriiformesFamilyScolopacidaeGenusNumenius
Hudsonian Whimbrel
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Hudsonian Whimbrel

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A Whimbrel once flew over 5,000 km across the ocean without stopping!

Sometimes, they follow tractors to find bugs stirred up from the soil!

Their name sounds like their whistle: 'Whim-brel'!

They lay their eggs in a simple nest on the open ground.

Special abilities

Ability

Super Sniffer Bill

Hudsonian Whimbrel has a super sensitive bill tip that helps them find hidden food underground without seeing it.

Ability

Migration Marathoner

Hudsonian Whimbrel can fly thousands of kilometers non-stop because of incredible endurance, helping them reach faraway homes.

Ability

Camouflage Cloak

Hudsonian Whimbrel has speckled brown plumage that helps them blend perfectly with rocks and grasses to hide from predators.

Measurements & details

Length
37-47 cm
Wingspan
76-89 cm
Weight
0.27-0.493 kg
Lifespan
10-20 years
Top Speed
80 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Incubation
22-28 days
Migration Distance
12000 km

Diet & Feeding

This shorebird loves to slurp up tasty crabs, insects, and berries from coastal mud and tundra.

Primary Foods

  • crabs
  • marine worms
  • beetles
  • spiders
  • crowberries
  • cranberries

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

Predates on adult Whimbrels and chicks.

eaten by

Arctic Fox

Vulpes lagopus

Preys on Whimbrel eggs and young chicks.

hunts

Fiddler Crab

Uca pugnax

Hunted by Whimbrels in coastal mudflats.

eats

Crowberry

Empetrum nigrum

Whimbrels eat the berries, especially on tundra.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Hudsonian Whimbrel?

37-47 cm

What is Hudsonian Whimbrel's wingspan?

76-89 cm

How much does Hudsonian Whimbrel weigh?

0.27-0.493 kg

How long does Hudsonian Whimbrel live?

10-20 years

How fast can Hudsonian Whimbrel move?

80 km/h

What does Hudsonian Whimbrel eat?

This shorebird loves to slurp up tasty crabs, insects, and berries from coastal mud and tundra.

Where is Hudsonian Whimbrel usually found?

Coastal areas

How does Hudsonian Whimbrel hunt?

Foraging

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