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Birds
Eurasian whimbrel
Eurasian whimbrel · Numenius phaeopus
Experience the graceful Eurasian whimbrel with its distinctive song and elegant appearance along the coasts.
Fact file
- Size
- Length 40 to 50 cm and wingspan up to 90 cm
- Males and females
- There is no pronounced sexual dimorphism, although males are generally slightly larger.
- Sounds
- Characteristic melodious song, especially during the breeding season
- Diet
- Diet includes insects, snails, worms and small crustaceans
- Offspring
- They nest on the ground, the incubation period is about 28 days, after which 2 to 4 chicks hatch.
How to identify Eurasian whimbrel
Eurasian whimbrels have striking plumage, mainly brown and grey with a characteristic pale underside. Their long, curved bills are ideal for probing in damp ground.
Their body length is around 40 to 50 centimetres and their wingspan can reach up to 90 centimetres. Their slim, compact body is perfectly adapted to their coastal way of life.
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Where Eurasian whimbrel live
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