Birds Identified: Whimbrel

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Whimbrel has these characteristics:

• Walking, wading, running
  
• Larger than robin
  
• Neck long
  
• Bill long, as long or longer than head
  
• Mostly brownish, or with many brown streaks or spots
  
• Cross barring
  
• Head stripes or bands
  
• Crown patch
  
• Tail bands (across)
  
• South winter (November through February)
  
• Marsh habitat
  
• Flats or beach habitat
  
• On ground (walking, wading, running, hopping, or resting on ground)
  
• Smooth, clear calls (can be imitated by human singing voice or whistling)
  

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