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Lesser Yellowlegs Range Map

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Range Map for Lesser Yellowlegs

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Migration

Medium- to long-distance migrant. Beginning in about February, they move northward through the middle of the continent, mostly west of the Mississippi River. They arrive on breeding territories in May. Adults begin moving south again in July with many individuals moving down the Atlantic Coast.

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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