Long Billed Curlew or Whimbrel?

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I saw this one in Moss Landing.
I’m not sure if this is a Curlew after looking at my bird book and reading the description of the Whimbrel. Anyone know for sure?

Nikon D300s| Nikkor 80-200@ 200+ 1.4x Tamron TC| f8| 1/500s| ISO 500| Manual Priority| Hand-held

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