Spotted Greenshank
Tringa guttifer
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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
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.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family