whimbrel

Meaning

A large migratory wading bird, Numenius phaeopus, of the family Scolopacidae, with a long downcurved bill.

Synonyms

Translations

Numenius phaeopus

Regenbrachvogel

courlis corlieu

zarapito trinador

Scolopax phaeopus

playero trinador

zarapito cabecirrayado

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʍɪmbɹɜl/
Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps from whimper + -el, alluding to the sound of its cry.

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