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Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

Description:

A common, tall, long-legged shorebird of freshwater ponds and tidal marshes, the Greater Yellowlegs frequently announces its presence by its piercing alarm calls.

Habitat:

Tidal marsh.

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1 Comment

PedroNicolau
PedroNicolau 10 years ago

This wader is an extremely rare vagrant to my country. Less than five have been spotted to date, so it's nice knowing where it belongs.
Thanks for sharing

Fyn Kynd
Spotted by
Fyn Kynd

Maine, USA

Spotted on Apr 21, 2013
Submitted on Apr 25, 2013

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