whimbrel

European subspecies of whimbrel Numenius phaeopus phaeopus

Meaning

Noun

  • A large migratory wading bird, Numenius phaeopus, of the family Scolopacidae, with a long downcurved bill.

Origin

  • Uncertain. Perhaps from whimper + -el, alluding to the sound of its cry.

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