From Opus

Photo by A. Meir
Location: Eilat, Israel

Tringa totanus

[edit] Identification

Scaled black and brown above, dark-streaked neck and breast, white eye-ring, pale belly and sides with dark chevrons, dark wings, white trailing edges, orange-red legs, short red, black tipped bill.

[edit] Distribution

Europe and northern Asia.

[edit] Taxonomy

There are 6 subspecies.

[edit] Habitat

A variety of wetlands.

[edit] Behaviour

The diet includes invertebrates.

The nest is a shallow depression on the ground, concealed near or under vegetation; the male builds the base and the female lines it with twigs and leaves. 3-5 eggs are laid and incubated by both parents for 22-25 days.

[edit] Vocalisation

[edit] References

Naturia; Whatbird

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