A Whimbrel shorebird; Numenius phaeopus; carefully searches for food on a sandy beach in Mexico. The bird; with its long legs and distinctive downcurv

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A Whimbrel shorebird; Numenius phaeopus; carefully searches for food on a sandy beach in Mexico. The bird; with its long legs and distinctive downcurved bill; walks along the water's edge; meticulously exploring the sand. A cluster of dark; volcanic rocks provides a dramatic backdrop to this coastal scene.

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Size: 4802px × 3090px
Location: Mexico
Photo credit: © Rachel Kolokoff Hopper / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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