Species details

Common Greenshank

Tringa nebularia

Tringa nebularia

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So called for its greenish long legs, the Common Greenshank can be differentiated from the Marsh Sandpiper by its larger size and slightly upturned bill.


Abundance
Common


Chinese Name
青脚鹬


Habitat
Wetland


Malay Name
Burung Kedidi Kaki Hijau


Tamil name
பச்சைக் காலி