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Common Greenshank

Risk Level

Mid Risk

Size

Medium

530g

Quick Facts
  • Greenish-grey bill, slightly upturned with dark tip

  • Greenish yellow long legs

  • Upperpart mostly greyish.

  • Crown, ear-coverts, hindneck, mantle and sides of breast heavily streaked

  • Brown in plumage during breeding

  • Feed mainly on insects and crusteceans

Habitats / Attractants

Mudflats

Mangroves

Sandy shores

Canals

Dispersal Methods

Acoustical Deterrent System

Stockwhip

Pyrotechnics

Laser

Propane Cannon

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