Curlew Eurasian (Numenius arquata) merged with Whimbrel – Andaman Islands

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Curlew Eurasian (Numenius arquata) merged with Whimbrel – Andaman Islands

This is a merged picture to illustrate the relative bill size and curve difference between the Curlew and Whimbrel.

  • Species:Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata)
  • Bird Type:Adult size compared with Whimbrel
  • FamilySandpipers, Snipes (Scolopacidae)
  • Date Taken20100317
  • Location:North & South Islands
  • Area:Andaman Islands
  • Country:Union Territory of India
  • Region:Indian Sub Continent
Photo File Ref: BSC06006af Curlew Eurasian vs Whimbrel 3 North & South Andaman Isl. Mar10 PWH_7861
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