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Common Redshank

Tringa totanus

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Field Notes

Description:

The redshank is a medium-sized wading bird. It has longish red legs and a long, straight bill. It is grey-brown above and whitish below. In flight, it shows very obvious white rear edges to the wings and a white 'V-shape' up its back.

Habitat:

The redshank is an abundant and widespread wading bird on coasts

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PublishedJuly 25, 2011

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