| Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) (aka Common / Greater Greenshank) |
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Australia March 2006 The Greenshank breeds in northern latitudes of Europe and Asia just south of the tundra in taiga and forests. Most Greenshanks migrate to sub-Saharan Africa, southern Asia and Australia during the northern winter and they are in Australia from September to April. |
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It has a longish bill showing a slight upcurve. The base of the bill and the legs are greeny-grey. It is generally white below and grey-brown above. In flight it shows a white wedge-shaped rump above a pale tail and its toes protrude beyond the tail. The dark outer wing feathers contrast with the lighter grey inner wing feathers. | |
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It feeds on insects and worms as well as small fish. You can see photos of Greenshank in Europe here. |
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