Spotted Redshank

Tringa erythropus

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Brief #

Black in breeding plumage, and very pale in winter. It has a red legs and bill,

Synonyms #

  • Archibebe oscuro (Spanish)
  • Bilurico escuro (Galician)

Red List Status #

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

It is black in breeding plumage, and very pale in winter. It has a red legs and bill, and shows a white oval on the back in flight. Juveniles are grey-brown finely speckled white above, and have pale, finely barred underparts.

Measurements #

Length: 29 - 31 cm
Wingspan: 61 - 67 cm
Weight: 140 - 200 g

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