Greater Yellowlegs vs Greenshank
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size

Greater Yellowlegs
0.33 m
Human
1.75 m

Greenshank
0.35 m
| Greater Yellowlegs | Greenshank | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.111β0.235 kg | 0.14β0.27 kg |
| Length | 29β33 cm | 30β35 cm |
| Wingspan | 58β66 cm | 68β70 cm |
| Top Speed | 70 km/h | 70 km/h |
| Lifespan | 4β10 yrs | 5β15 yrs |
| Incubation | 23 days | 24 days |
| Offspring | 3β4 | 3β5 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Wetland, Coast, Lake, River, Grassland, Farmland | Wetland, Coast, Lake, River, Tundra, Taiga, Grassland, Farmland |
| Regions | Europe, North America, South America | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |