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Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

Photo by Fyn Kynd
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A common, tall, long-legged shorebird of freshwater ponds and tidal marshes, the Greater Yellowlegs frequently announces its presence by its piercing alarm calls.

Habitat:

Tidal marsh.

Reference Links:

ADW: Tringa melanoleuca: INFORMATION

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Comments (1)
PedroNicolau
This wader is an extremely rare vagrant to my country. Less than five have been spotted to date, so it's nice knowing where it belongs. Thanks for sharing

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PublishedApril 25, 2013

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