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Common Redshank

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Common Redshank

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Also known as Tringa totanus, redshank

species of bird

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The Common Redshank is a medium-sized wading bird found across Europe and Asia that is known for its distinctive red legs and bill. It matters because it is an important indicator species for wetland health and serves as a key part of the ecosystems where it breeds and winters.

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Species

Least Concern

common redshank

Species

  1. PhylumChordata
  2. ClassAves
  3. OrderCharadriiformes
  4. FamilyScolopacidae
Habitatmarine, brackish, freshwater

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Wikidata facts

Mass
129
Image
Tringa totanus - Common Redshank, Mersin 2016-12-11 07-2.jpg
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taxon name
Tringa totanus
Commons category
Tringa totanus
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Tringa totanus
wingspan
62
litter size
4
egg incubation period
24
taxon common name
perna-vermelha-comum
short name
T. totanus
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Article

The common redshank or simply redshank (Tringa totanus) is a Eurasian wader in the large family Scolopacidae.

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