The Common Redshank (Tringa totanus) is native to a wide region spanning parts of Europe and Asia. It is found across continental Europe, including countries such as the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, extending eastwards through Russia and parts of Asia. During the winter, its range extends to North Africa, the Middle East, and southern Asia.

The Common Redshank typically inhabits wetlands, including marshes, estuaries, mudflats, and the edges of lakes and rivers. These environments are characterized by moist soil, abundant invertebrate life, and varying degrees of salinity. In breeding seasons, they favor wet grasslands and moorlands where there is an ample supply of food and nesting material.

As a wading bird, Tringa totanus is primarily a forager in shallow waters and mudflats, feeding on a diet of insects, mollusks, crustaceans, and worms. It plays an essential role in maintaining the ecological balance of these wetland habitats by controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators.