West Coast National Park
Western Cape · Best Sep to Apr
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Common Redshank
Tringa totanus
The common redshank or simply redshank (Tringa totanus) is a Eurasian wader in the large family Scolopacidae.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Common Redshank is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
8 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Common Redshank
Stays that give back
Across the Western Cape
West Coast National Park
West Coast National Park
From R 1,646a night
Common Redshank recorded here
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The Whale Coast
Next stop
Southern right whales, sea cliffs, and Hermanus's harbour town
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When and where to find the Common Redshank
Hosts have recorded the Common Redshank at stays in or beside West Coast National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Tringa totanus
Records
8
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Common Redshank on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Common Redshank in Western Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Common Redshank at stays in or beside West Coast National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Common Redshank in South Africa?
The Common Redshank is most recorded in Western Cape (50% of records), Eastern Cape (50% of records), based on 8 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in Western Cape has recorded the Common Redshank on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Common Redshank?
The Common Redshank (Tringa totanus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Common Redshank?
The common redshank or simply redshank (Tringa totanus) is a Eurasian wader in the large family Scolopacidae. 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 totanus is from Tótano, the Italian name for this bird.