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Eurasian Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

Worldwide: 24,325 observations
Group: Birds

About

The whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) 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, Europe and Asia as far south as Scotland.

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Recent sightings near Lagos

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Mar 19, 2025Igbologun, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Onome OfomanView observation from Mar 19, 2025 on iNaturalist
Jan 4, 2022102272, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Adedotun AjibadeView observation from Jan 4, 2022 on iNaturalist
Oct 10, 2020Unilag MosqueObserver: Adedotun AjibadeView observation from Oct 10, 2020 on iNaturalist
Dec 25, 2019Akoka, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Adedotun AjibadeView observation from Dec 25, 2019 on iNaturalist