Common redshank / Rotschenkel (Tringa totanus)

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Common redshank plus common pochard. 2022-04-12 14.02.38 Mallorca
Classification: Genus Tringa; Family Shorebirds (Scolopacidae)
General: The common redshank or simply redshank (Tringa totanus) is a Eurasian wader in the large family Scolopacidae. The genus name Tringa is the New 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 totanus is from Tótano, the Italian name for this bird.[2] [more]
Vocalization: Generally a noisy and loud bird, especially at breeding ground. Most heard is a characteristic "tew-hoo", or "tew-hoo-hoo" with first syllable accentuated. No gap between the syllables like Greenshank, and usually with a marked falling pitch. [Link]
Song: Song similar to Wood Sandpiper, but with three accented notes in each cycle, not two. [Link]
Physical details: length=27-29 cm, wingspan=59-66 cm, weight=85-150 g
Habitats: Wetland

First documented observation : 2022-04-12 in Mallorca.

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Eventuell Rotschenkel in Schlichtkleid, Neeracherried. 2022-09-04 08.03.36 Neeracherried

Eventuell Rotschenkel im Jugendkleid, plus Kiebitz, Neeracherried. 2022-09-04 07.38.42 Neeracherried

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Wahrscheinlich drei Rotschenkel und ein Gruenschenkel. 2022-09-04 08.04.12 Neeracherried