A Hudsonian Whimbrel surrounded by water and seaweed.

Global checklist deems Hudsonian Whimbrel as distinct species

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Whether the Hudsonian Whimbrel is a distinct species or not has been a debate amongst taxonomists and birders for a while – and has been settled… for now. The first version of AviList, published 12 June 2025, has listed Hudsonian Whimbrel (Numenius hudsonicus) as a distinct species from the Eurasian Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus), bringing the […]

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