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Greater yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
47.6629, -122.434
Field Notes
Description:
Adults have long yellow legs and a long, thin, dark bill which has a slight upward curve and is longer than the head. The body is grey-brown on top and white underneath; the neck and breast are streaked with dark brown. The rump is white.
Habitat:
Spotted along the beach at Discovery Bay Park in Seattle, Wa.
Notes:
These birds forage in shallow water, sometimes using their bills to stir up the water. They mainly eat insects and small fish, as well as crustaceans and marine worms.
Reference Links:
Greater yellowlegs - Wikipedia
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Spotted for Missions
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PublishedApril 25, 2018
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