Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus), Gilbert Water Ranch, Maricopa County

This Whimbrel was found by a group and photographed by HC Taylor on 15 April 2016

Rare migrant (mainly spring) away from Yuma County.

Distinguished from Long-billed Curlew by striped head , gray-brown plumage and shorter bill.

15 April 2016, photo by HC Taylor

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