The Hudsonian Whimbrel is a large shorebird with long legs and a distinctive down-curved bill. Notably, it migrates over 4,000 miles from its breeding grounds in the Arctic to wintering areas in South America.
Habitat
Coastal mudflats and marshes.
Diet
Primarily feeds on crustaceans and insects.
How common
Uncommon
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