Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Greenshank vs Sanderling

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

Size

Greenshank

Greenshank

0.35 m

Human

1.75 m

Sanderling

Sanderling

0.21 m

GreenshankSanderling
Weight0.14–0.27 kg40–65 g
Length30–35 cm18–21 cm
Wingspan68–70 cm36–43 cm
Top Speed70 km/h80 km/h
Lifespan5–15 yrs5–12 yrs
Incubation24 days24 days
Offspring3–5 3–4
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryMigratory
HabitatWetland, Coast, Lake, River, Tundra, Taiga, Grassland, FarmlandCoast, Wetland, Ocean, Tundra, arctic
RegionsNordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, OceaniaNordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania, Antarctica
FamilyScolopacidaeScolopacidae
OrderCharadriiformesCharadriiformes