Q. What is Eurasian whimbrel, recently sighted in Chhattisgarh?
Answer:
Wading bird
Notes: For the first time, a Eurasian Whimbrel tagged with a GPS transmitter was captured on camera in Chhattisgarh. This wading bird, scientifically named Numenius phaeopus, belongs to the Scolopacidae family and migrates across five continents. Breeding in Siberia and Alaska, it winters in regions including the southern USA, Central and South America, Africa, and South Asia. The Whimbrel, known for its high-pitched call, is classified as "Least Concern" by the IUCN.