Redshank

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The Redshank fortunately is still a common bird in the Dutch pasture. You may often find him in the ditch edges, where it searches for insects and other food. The Redshank is known for its red bill and its red legs, but also by its rowdy behaviour.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tringa_totanus

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1049441/maps

Scientific name:

Tringa totanus

Presence in western Europe:

Common

More information

Size:

Blackbird,

Pigeon

Birdtype:

waders

Main colour:

Light grey,

Light brown

Beak colour:

Red

Beak shape:

Thin and long

Crown colour:

Light brown

Breast colour:

Light brown

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

Light brown

Pattern:

Spotted

Rump colour:

White

Upperwing colour:

Light brown

Underwing colour:

White

Wing stripe colour:

White

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Orange,

Red

Leg shape:

Stilshort

Tail colour:

Light brown

Tail shape:

Square short

Looks like

Greenshank

Read more about Greenshank

The Redshank has red legs instead of green and is slightly browner.

Black-tailed Godwit

Read more about Black-tailed Godwit

The Godwit is larger, has dark legs and a much longer beak than the Redshank.