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SPECIES PROFILE
Common Redshank (Tringa totanus)
Tringa
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia, Africa
DIET
Carnivorous
HABITAT
Estuaries, marshes
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Charadriiformes
FAMILY
Scolopacidae
GENUS
Tringa
📋 Description
SIZE
27-29 cm body length, wingspan 47-53 cm, 85-170 g
COLORATION
Brown upperparts, red legs, red bill base
ADAPTATIONS
Loud "tew-tew" alarm call
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Estuaries, marshes
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia, Africa
REPRODUCTION
4 eggs, 1 brood per year
DIET DETAILS
Insects, worms, small crustaceans
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Common Redshank has bright red legs and a loud, piping alarm call. It is common on estuaries and marshes.
2
It is a good indicator of wetland health.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Wadden Sea Germany
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for waders with red legs and loud alarm calls on coasts.
