Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus), Paloma Ranch, Maricopa County

This Whimbrel was found and photographed by Brian Johnson on 03 August 2018

Rare migrant (mainly spring) away from Yuma County.

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

03 August 2018, photo by Brian Johnson

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