Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Greenshank vs Pectoral Sandpiper

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

Size

Greenshank

Greenshank

0.35 m

Human

1.75 m

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper

0.23 m

GreenshankPectoral Sandpiper
Weight0.14–0.27 kg50–130 g
Length30–35 cm19–23 cm
Wingspan68–70 cm42–46 cm
Top Speed70 km/h80 km/h
Lifespan5–15 yrs3–10 yrs
Incubation24 days21 days
Offspring3–5 4–4
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryMigratory
HabitatWetland, Coast, Lake, River, Tundra, Taiga, Grassland, FarmlandWetland, Tundra, Coast, Grassland, Farmland
RegionsNordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, OceaniaNordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica
FamilyScolopacidaeScolopacidae
OrderCharadriiformesCharadriiformes