whimbrel? Hainan, China May (1 Viewer)

[Hainan on the fly]

These okay for whimbrel?

 

[aeshna5]

Structurally look like Whimbrel.

 

[Hainan on the fly]

Structurally look like Whimbrel.

Indeed. I'm hoping someone with an understanding of species of confusion in Asia can narrow it conclusively. Cheers!

 

[johnallcock]

Yes, Whimbrel. The other species in south China are Eurasian and Far Eastern Curlew, which are both larger with longer bills that show a more gradual curve; and Little Curlew, which is smaller and more slender, with a shorter, finer bill.