The Greenshank is a common and widespread non-breeding Palearctic migrant visitor to many parts of Africa. They prefer to feed solitary

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The Greenshank is a common and widespread non-breeding Palearctic migrant visitor to many parts of Africa. They prefer to feed solitary though they do rosst communally. They are a shy and wary bird and easily alarmed quickly taking to the wing with a distinctive call.

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Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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