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Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

Photo by Jellis
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Field Notes

Description:

Shorebird with long bill, neck and yellow legs. Brown streaks from head to neck. Patterned back and white belly to undertail, Similar to the Lesser, except the Greater has longer bill that slightly curves up and lighter color to the base of the bill.

Habitat:

This was spotted at a Shoreline park

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