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Greater Yellowlegs Range Map

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Range Map for Greater Yellowlegs

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Migration

Medium- to long-distance migrant. Spring migration is earlier than most other shorebirds, with the species beginning to leave South America by late February and arriving in the U.S. 2–3 weeks later. Fall migration is prolonged and variable. Adult Greater Yellowlegs leave around the end of July, with young birds following 4–6 weeks later.

Map data are provided by NatureServe in collaboration with Robert Ridgely, James Zook, The Nature Conservancy - Migratory Bird Program, Conservation International - CABS, World Wildlife Fund - US, and Environment Canada - WILDSPACE.

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