Zarapito Trinador vs Zarapito Chico

The Whimbrel and Little Whimbrel can be distinguished primarily by size and bill structure. The Whimbrel is larger with a longer, more distinctly curved bill, while the Little Whimbrel is smaller with a shorter, straighter bill.

Size and bill shape are the most reliable field marks: look for the larger size and longer, more curved bill of the Whimbrel compared to the smaller size and straighter bill of the Little Whimbrel.

The Whimbrel is significantly larger than the Little Whimbrel.