Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
An adult Greater Yellowlegs is a tall migratory shorebird of boreal wetlands, coastal marshes, mudflats, and shallow ponds. It strides through water on long yellow legs, sweeping and probing with a slightly upturned bill for insects, small fish, crustaceans, and other aquatic prey. It is alert and vocal, often giving ringing calls when disturbed. A notable fact is that it can forage in deeper water than many similar shorebirds thanks to its long legs.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- NT
Growth chain
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- Greater Yellowlegs