Eurasian Whimbrel

Eurasian Whimbrel:

Eurasian whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) was sighted at Kadalundi-Vallikkunnu Community Reserve of Keralam.

• Eurasian Whimbrel is a wading bird in the large family
• It winters mainly along the coastline, coastal wetlands, mangroves, marshes, and larger rivers.
• They have an extensive range that spans across five continents: North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
• They breed in the subarctic regions of Siberia and Alaska during the summer months before migrating south to wintering grounds in southern USA, Central America, South America, Africa, and South Asia, including Nepal.
• It is generally solitary when nesting, the Whimbrel tends to become gregarious outside of the breeding season.
• Whimbrels are known for their high-pitched call consisting of a repetitive series of seven notes.
• Conservation Status:
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern