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Easily confused with [[Lesser Yellowlegs]], but much larger (11 1/2 to 13 1/4 inches in length). Bill is longer, about 1.5x the size of the head from front to back, where head and bill are about equal in Lesser Yellowlegs. Bill is also stronger and often slightly upturned. Legs are proportionately stronger, especially the "heel" (where you would expect the knee to be). | Easily confused with [[Lesser Yellowlegs]], but much larger (11 1/2 to 13 1/4 inches in length). Bill is longer, about 1.5x the size of the head from front to back, where head and bill are about equal in Lesser Yellowlegs. Bill is also stronger and often slightly upturned. Legs are proportionately stronger, especially the "heel" (where you would expect the knee to be). | ||
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'''Breeds''' [[Alaska]] and [[Canada]]; '''winters''' to southern [[South America]] | '''Breeds''' [[Alaska]] and [[Canada]]; '''winters''' to southern [[South America]] | ||
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- Tringa melanoleuca
Identification
Easily confused with Lesser Yellowlegs, but much larger (11 1/2 to 13 1/4 inches in length). Bill is longer, about 1.5x the size of the head from front to back, where head and bill are about equal in Lesser Yellowlegs. Bill is also stronger and often slightly upturned. Legs are proportionately stronger, especially the "heel" (where you would expect the knee to be).
Distribution
Breeds Alaska and Canada; winters to southern South America
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Behaviour
References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Greater Yellowlegs. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 6 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Greater_Yellowlegs
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