Spotted Redshank
Tringa erythropus
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Spotted Redshank: 29–32 cm, elegant shank with all-black breeding plumage contrasting with red-based bill and red legs. Breeds on boreal tundra from Scandinavia to Siberia; winters on estuaries, saltmarshes, and shallow wetlands from western Europe to South Asia and Africa. Feeds on invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.7 cm | 12.9 in |
| Weight | 163.5 g | 5.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 28-30 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Tringa |
| Species | Tringa erythropus |
Distribution
Spotted Redshank has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family