Whimbrel

38-48 cm (15-19") Fairly common. Tundra in summer; in migration and winter, prairies, shores, mudflats, marshes, wet fields.

Large, crow-sized, brown shorebird; long downcurved bill; boldly striped crown; dark eye line; long gray legs.

In flight: underwings brown, belly pale, barred rump and tail.

Song: short, loud, rapid whistles "whi-whi-whi-whi-whi".

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Credit: Mike Baird

Credit: Mike Baird

Credit: Ken Schneider

Credit: Len Blumin