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Spotted Greenshank

Tringa guttifer

Endangered
Wingspan
34.2 cm
Weight
146.0 g
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes

The Spotted Greenshank (Tringa guttifer) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.2 cm and a weight of 146 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Spotted Greenshank: 29–32 cm, large shank with spotted flanks in breeding plumage, slightly upturned bill, and greenish-yellow legs. Breeds in boreal forest wetlands of Sakhalin and Kamchatka; winters on tropical estuaries and mudflats of Southeast Asia. EN. Extremely rare; total population probably under 1,000 birds. Threatened by habitat loss.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 34.2 cm 13.5 in
Weight 146.0 g 5.15 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Clutch Size

4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Family Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes)
Genus Tringa
Species Tringa guttifer

Distribution

Spotted Greenshank has been recorded in 2 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Spotted Greenshank endangered?
The Spotted Greenshank has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Spotted Greenshank?
The Spotted Greenshank has a wingspan of 34.2 cm, weight of 146.0 g.
What order and family does the Spotted Greenshank belong to?
The Spotted Greenshank (Tringa guttifer) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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