Common Greenshank
Tringa nebularia
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Common Greenshank: 30–34 cm, large shank with greenish legs, slightly upturned bill, white rump, and ringing 'tew-tew-tew' call. Breeds on boggy moorland and boreal forest of Scotland east across Eurasia; winters on estuaries, lakes, and coasts of Africa, South Asia, and Australia. Feeds on fish and invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 37,1 cm | 14.6 in |
| Poids | 212,5 g | 7.50 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 25-31 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Tringa |
| Espèces | Tringa nebularia |
Distribution
Common Greenshank has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family