Common name: Common Greenshank
Scientific name: Tringa nebularia
Family: Scolopacidae

Size:
Body length: 30–34 cm
Wingspan: 55–65 cm
Weight: 150–250 g

Identification:
A medium-to-large wader with long greenish legs and a slightly upturned, slender bill. Plumage is grey-brown above and white below, with fine streaking on the neck and breast. In flight, it shows a bright white rump and a clear white wedge extending up the back. It appears more elongated and elegant than similar species.

Habitat:
Wetlands, estuaries, tidal mudflats, lagoons, marshes, and shallow freshwater edges. Frequently found in both coastal and inland water bodies.

Status in the UAE:
Common winter visitor and passage migrant. Widely recorded across wetlands, lagoons, and mudflats.

Diet:
Carnivorous — feeds on small fish, crustaceans, insects, worms, and other aquatic invertebrates.

Behavior:
Often solitary while feeding, wading through shallow water with deliberate movements. Actively hunts by probing, picking, and sometimes chasing prey. Known for its loud, ringing calls and alert posture. Flight is strong and direct.

Conservation status:
Least Concern (IUCN Red List)