Both of these birds like the same Imperial Valley habitat of irrigated farm fields.
The Whimbrel also sports a striped head.
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Smaller in body size than the similar Long-Billed
Curlew, the Whimbrel also has a relatively shorter down-curved bill.
Both of these birds like the same Imperial Valley habitat of irrigated farm fields. The Whimbrel also sports a striped head. |
If you are interested in learning more about this bird online - I recommend you start with the Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD. http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/infocenter.htmlThey present photographs, songs, identification tips, maps, and life history information for North American birds - including the Whimbrel
OTHER OUTSIDE LINKS FOR THIS BIRD:
Important Bird Area - The Mendocino Coast Audubon Society designated two coastal areas as IBA's. They list information and links to other resources for a number of wildlife species, including the Whimbrel.
This site is maintained by:
Eldon R. Caldwell
Imperial Valley College
Email: eldonc@imperial.cc.ca.us