Aves Tringa totanus, commonly known as the Common Redshank or Archibebe común in Spanish, is a medium-sized wader belonging to the sandpiper family. This bird is a notable species found across the Comunidad Valenciana, especially in coastal wetlands and marsh areas.

Physical Characteristics:

• They possess long, bright orange-red legs which are easily noticeable and a key distinguishing feature.
• Their plumage is primarily grayish-brown during the non-breeding season, with a contrasting white lower half.
• In the breeding season, their back becomes more intricately patterned with speckles and spots providing effective camouflage.
• The beak is straight and slightly upturned at the tip, with a distinctive red coloration at the base and black towards the end.

Behavior and Diet:

• Redshanks are known for their distinctive "teu-teu-teu" call, especially during the breeding season.
• They primarily feed on insects, mollusks, and crustaceans which they forage from mudflats and shallow waters.
• During migration, they are highly social and can often be seen in large flocks.

Habitat:

• The species favors estuaries, salt marshes, and river deltas, making the wetland reserves of the Comunidad Valenciana an ideal location for them.
• They are also found around inland lakes and wetlands, especially during migration periods.

The Common Redshank, or Archibebe común, is an integral part of the wetland ecosystems in the Comunidad Valenciana, playing a significant role in maintaining the ecological balance by controlling insect populations and serving as a food source for larger predators.