Length
30-34 cm
Wingspan
55-62 cm
Classification
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Scolopacidae
Habitat
Regular migrant, although it is infrequent to observe this specimen during migratory passages throughout the Ebro valley. During migration it occupies a wide variety of aquatic ecosystems. It usually appears as solitary individuals or small groups.
Description
The largest of the redshanks that usually appears in our territory. Medium-sized wader with long greenish legs and a long, thick bill that is slightly curved upwards. It has a fairly light colouration, dominated by whitish tones on the chest and greyish on the back. In flight you can see the dark wings, with white rump and very pale tail.
Description
The largest of the redshanks that usually appears in our territory. Medium-sized wader with long greenish legs and a long, thick bill that is slightly curved upwards. It has a fairly light colouration, dominated by whitish tones on the chest and greyish on the back. In flight you can see the dark wings, with white rump and very pale tail.
Resident | Transient | Winter | Summer
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