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Common Greenshank

Tringa nebularia

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Scolopacidae ›Genus: Tringa

About

The common greenshank (Tringa nebularia) is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae, the typical waders. The genus name Tringa is the New Latin name given to the green sandpiper by Aldrovandus in 1599 based on Ancient Greek trungas, a thrush-sized, white-rumped, tail-bobbing wading bird mentioned by Aristotle. The specific nebularia is from Latin nebula "mist". Like the Norwegian Skoddefoll, this refers to the greenshank's damp marshy habitat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Greenshank?
The scientific name of Common Greenshank is Tringa nebularia.
What kingdom does Common Greenshank belong to?
Common Greenshank belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Greenshank belong to?
Common Greenshank belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Greenshank belong to?
Common Greenshank belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Common Greenshank belong to?
Common Greenshank belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Common Greenshank belong to?
Common Greenshank belongs to the family Scolopacidae.
What genus does Common Greenshank belong to?
Common Greenshank belongs to the genus Tringa.