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青脚鹬 (Common Greenshank)

Tringa nebularia

Least Concern
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<em>Tringa nebularia</em>, commonly known as the common greenshank, is a migratory wading bird belonging to the genus Tringa within the family Scolopacidae. This species occupies various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments and has a documented range that includes Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan, reflecting its status as a long-distance migrant that breeds in northern Europe and winters across a broad range. Common greenshank is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. The species is typically found along the edges of lakes, rivers, estuaries, and mudflats, where it forages for invertebrates and small fish using its slightly upturned bill. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオアシシギ
Chinese 青脚鹬
Spanish Archibebe claro
French Chevalier aboyeur
German Grünschenkel
Portuguese perna-verde
Russian Большой улит
Arabic الطيطوى خضراء الساق
Thai นกทะเลขาเขียวธรรมดา

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 青脚鹬?
The scientific name of 青脚鹬 is Tringa nebularia. It belongs to the genus Tringa.
What is the conservation status of 青脚鹬?
青脚鹬 (Tringa nebularia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 青脚鹬 live?
青脚鹬 is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does 青脚鹬 belong to?
青脚鹬 (Tringa nebularia) belongs to the genus Tringa, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.
Is 青脚鹬 endangered?
No, 青脚鹬 (Tringa nebularia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does 青脚鹬 belong to?
青脚鹬 (Tringa nebularia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 青脚鹬?
The closest relatives of 青脚鹬 in the genus Tringa include 半蹼白翅鷸, 大黃腳鷸, 孤鷸, 小青脚鹬, 小青足鷸〔澤鷸〕.

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