Hudsonian Whimbrel

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Numenius hudsonicus

Hudsonian Whimbrel, a reference photo
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The Hudsonian whimbrel or Hudsonian curlew (Numenius hudsonicus) is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlews, breeding across much of subarctic North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Hudsonian Whimbrel being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Charadriiformes
Family
Scolopacidae
Species
Numenius hudsonicus

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