Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Dunlin vs Greenshank

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Dunlin

Dunlin

0.22 m

Human

1.75 m

Greenshank

Greenshank

0.35 m

DunlinGreenshank
Weight40–65 g0.14–0.27 kg
Length16–22 cm30–35 cm
Wingspan32–36 cm68–70 cm
Top Speed80 km/h70 km/h
Lifespan5–24 yrs5–15 yrs
Incubation22 days24 days
Offspring3–4 3–5
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryMigratory
HabitatCoast, Wetland, Tundra, Lake, OceanWetland, Coast, Lake, River, Tundra, Taiga, Grassland, Farmland
RegionsNordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, AntarcticaNordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania
FamilyScolopacidaeScolopacidae
OrderCharadriiformesCharadriiformes