18,189 observationsLeast Concern
Eurasian Whimbrel
Numenius phaeopus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Charadriiformes βΊFamily: Scolopacidae βΊGenus: Numenius
About
The whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlews, breeding across much of subarctic North America, Europe and Asia as far south as Scotland.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eurasian Whimbrel is Numenius phaeopus.
- Eurasian Whimbrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eurasian Whimbrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eurasian Whimbrel belongs to the class Aves.
- Eurasian Whimbrel belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Eurasian Whimbrel belongs to the family Scolopacidae.
- Eurasian Whimbrel belongs to the genus Numenius.