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Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

Least Concern

About

Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Numenius phaeopus (Whimbrel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チュウシャクシギ

Chinese 中杓鷸

Spanish Zarapito trinador

French Courlis corlieu

German Regenbrachvogel

Portuguese Maçarico-galego

Russian Средний кроншнеп

Arabic كروان الغيط الصغير

Thai นกอีก๋อยเล็ก

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Whimbrel?

The scientific name of Whimbrel is Numenius phaeopus. It belongs to the genus Numenius.

What is the conservation status of Whimbrel?

Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Whimbrel live?

Whimbrel is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Whimbrel belong to?

Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) belongs to the genus Numenius, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.

Is Whimbrel endangered?

No, Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Whimbrel belong to?

Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Whimbrel?

The closest relatives of Whimbrel in the genus Numenius include Bristle-thighed Curlew, Eurasian Curlew, Long-billed Curlew, Little Curlew, Slender-billed Curlew.