1. plural of whimbrel; medium-sized migratory shorebirds with long, curved bills
Usage: ornithology

Examples

• The whimbrels arrived at the marsh during their spring migration.
• Birdwatchers gathered to observe the flock of whimbrels feeding in the mudflats.
• Whimbrels use their curved bills to probe for worms and crustaceans.
• The coastal wetland serves as an important stopover for whimbrels.
• Several whimbrels were spotted among the other shorebirds on the beach.
• The whimbrels’ distinctive call echoed across the estuary.