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Common Greenshank
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Tringa nebularia
A taller cousin of the redshank, with green-grey legs and an upturned beak. Listen for its musical "tew-tew-tew!" call.
Size
Medium · 32 cm
Latin name
Tringa nebularia
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Estuaries and coastal pools
- Lake shores (autumn)
- Wexford Reserve