Common Greenshank

Tringa nebularia

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae

About

The common greenshank is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae, the typical waders. The genus name Tringa is the Neo-Latin name given to the green sandpiper by Aldrovandus in 1599 based on Ancient Greek trungas, a thrush-sized, white-rumped, tail-bobbing wading bird mentioned by Aristotle. The specific nebularia is from Latin nebula "mist". Like the Norwegian Skoddefoll, this refers to the greenshank's damp marshy habitat.

Fun Fact

They are also the largest shanks apart from the willet, which is altogether more robustly built.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on small invertebrates, but will also take small fish and amphibians.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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