Family
Scolopacidae
Habitat
Coastal, Beaches; coral-cays; mud & sand-flats of estuaries; mangroves.
Breeding
June July; Breeds in Artic circle, 3; olive, blotched brown and slaty-grey. Both sexes incubate for about 27-28 days, young leave nest within an hour, but continue to be cared for by both parents. fledge after 35-40 days.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Aquatic life; seeds and fruits; insects.
Details
| Common Name: |
Whimbrel |
Scientific Name: |
Numenius phaeopus |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Charadriiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
Unavailable |
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