Whimbrel

About the Whimbrel

A large shorebird with a long curved bill and striped head, often found probing mudflats and beaches for food.

Fun Facts

• Their long bill is perfect for reaching deep into sand and mud for crabs and worms.
• Whimbrels are strong migrants that travel thousands of miles between breeding and wintering grounds.
• They have a distinctive whistling call often heard along coastlines.
• Whimbrels sometimes wash crabs in water before eating them.