Scientific Name: Numenius phaeopus
Malay Name: Kendi Gajah
Chinese Name: 中杓鹬
Range:
Breeding Range: (NA, EU) n
Nonbreeding Range: widespread
Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: islandicus, phaeopus, alboaxillaris, rogachevae, variegatus, rufiventris, hudsonicus
Local Subspecies: phaeopus
Size: 40-46 cm
Similar looking species: Eurasian Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew
Local Status: Common migrant
Photos:
Whimbrel at SBWR. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Whimbrel at SBWR. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
