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Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes- ORDER: Charadriiformes
- FAMILY: Scolopacidae
Basic Description
The Lesser Yellowlegs is a slender, long-legged shorebird that readily shows off the brightly colored legs that give it its name. It is an active feeder, often running through the shallow water to chase its prey.
More ID InfoOther Names
- Archibebe Patigualdo Chico (Spanish)
- Petit Chevalier (French)