Greenshank

Tringa nebularia

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Brief #

Brown in breeding plumage, and grey-brown in winter, long greenish legs and a long bill with a grey base, upturned appearance.

Synonyms #

  • Archibebe claro (Spanish)
  • Bilurico claro (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Greenshank is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Brown in breeding plumage, and grey-brown in winter. They have long greenish legs and a long bill with a grey base. Distinguished by the shape of the lower bill which gives it an upturned appearance. They show a white wedge on the back in flight. They are somewhat larger than the related common redshank.

Measurements #

Length: 30 - 35 cm
Wingspan: 55 - 69 cm
Weight: 155 - 210 g

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