On the migration of the Whimbrel,Numenius phaeopus,in Turkey |
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| Authors: | Max Kasparek |
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| Affiliation: | Bleichstr. 1, 6900 , Heidelberg , Germany |
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| Abstract: | Abstract The Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is a scarce but regular passage visitor in Turkey. Spring migration has its peak in April, autumn migration in August/September (medians are April 23th and August 29th). Detailed information on flock size, wintering, main resting sites etc. is given and compared with other Middle East countries. |
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| Keywords: | Charadriiformes waders Whimbrel Turkey Middle East migration |
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