Whimbrel Feeds on Crab
by Maryse Jansen
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Whimbrel Feeds on Crab
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Maryse Jansen
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Photograph - Photograph
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Whimbrel Feeds on Crab
The Whimbrel is a medium sized Curlew, recognized by its downward curved bill. The Eastern Curlew also has a downward curved bill but that one is much longer. Whimbrels breed in the arctic circle and migrate to the southern hemisphere to feed. They are common in northern Australia. The bird in the image has just caught a crab while roaming the mudflats in search of food. Whimbrels are streaked brown and have white underparts.
Taken in tropical north Queensland, Australia.
animals, birds, wildlife, Australia, Curlew, Whimbrel, Australian birds, wading birds, Queensland, water birds, wild birds, migratory birds, brown, mudflats, shorebirds, Numenius phaeopus
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November 16th, 2022
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Michaela Perryman
Congratulations - featured in Birds in Australia group 20th November 2022 Please see the displayed discussion page for this week's features
Allison Constantino
Congratulations, Maryse! Your amazing image has been featured on the "Environmental Art - Specifically Ocean Conservation" home page! Thank you for your participation in this group!
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