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Greater Yellowlegs -
(Tringa melanoleuca)  Audio
Identification
- Tall shorebird
- Spotted brown above, light below
- Breeding birds have streaking and spotting on neck, chest and sides
- Long yellow legs, long neck, long bill
- White rump
- Larger than similar Lesser Yellowlegs
- 12" (30.5 cm.)
Habitat
- Large variety of wetlands
Additional Information
- Fairly common migrant
- Active feeder -- sometimes runs in water to catch prey
- Eats aquatic insects and small fish
- Gives piercing "tew-tew-tew" call
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