Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Greenshank vs Red-necked Phalarope

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

Size

Greenshank

Greenshank

0.35 m

Human

1.75 m

Red-necked Phalarope

Red-necked Phalarope

0.19 m

GreenshankRed-necked Phalarope
Weight0.14–0.27 kg25–45 g
Length30–35 cm18–19 cm
Wingspan68–70 cm32–34 cm
Top Speed70 km/h65 km/h
Lifespan5–15 yrs3–12 yrs
Incubation24 days19 days
Offspring3–5 3–4
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryMigratory
HabitatWetland, Coast, Lake, River, Tundra, Taiga, Grassland, FarmlandTundra, Wetland, Lake, Coast, Ocean
RegionsNordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, OceaniaNordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica
FamilyScolopacidaeScolopacidae
OrderCharadriiformesCharadriiformes