Common greenshank
Tringa nebularia
The common greenshank (Tringa nebularia) is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae, the typical waders.
About the Common greenshank
The common greenshank (Tringa nebularia) 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 Facts About Common greenshank
- 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.
- Like the Norwegian Skoddefoll, this refers to the greenshank's damp marshy habitat.
Conservation Status
The Common greenshank is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae |
| Genus | Tringa |
| Species | Tringa nebularia |
Range & Habitat
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