Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus), Paloma Ranch, Maricopa County

This Whimbrel was found and photographed by Charles Babbitt on 10 April 2020

Rare migrant (mainly spring) away from Yuma County.

Distinguished from the Long-billed Curlews by dark striped head , gray-brown plumage and shorter bill.

10 April 2020, photo by Charles Babbitt

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