Common redshank / Rotschenkel (Tringa totanus)

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Wahrscheinlich drei Rotschenkel und ein Grünschenkel. 2022-09-04 08:04:12 Neeracherried

Observations

First documented observation: 2022-04-12 in Mallorca. Most recent observation: 2025-05-14 in Switzerland.

Description

Classification: Genus Tringa (Tringa); Family Shorebirds (Scolopacidae)
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Zugvogel, Wintergast RL V
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]

Seasonal behavior

Presence: 03-01 - 10-07
Migration in: 03-23 - 05-21
Migration out: 03-15 - 03-23
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=27-29 cm, wingspan=59-66 cm, weight=85-150 g
Habitats: Wetland

Media


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

Common redshank plus common pochard. 2022-04-12 14:02:38

MerlinSoundId MBI says Common wood pigeon, Common redshank, European robin, Common blackbird, Muscicapa striata [striata group], Black cap warbler, Parus major [major group]. Switzerland 2025-05-14 17:15:00 Singers: Common wood pigeon, Common redshank🐦, European robin🐦, Common blackbird🐦, Black cap warbler🐦
♫ 2025-05-14 17:15:00 Switzerland (song?)

Web pages with this species:

Birds of Mallorca / Erster Ausflug mit der FOK2 Klasse