Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tringa-melanoleuca"></birdfyi-bird>The Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.9 cm and a weight of 169.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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About
Greater Yellowlegs: 29–33 cm, large North American shank with yellow legs, slightly upturned bill, and loud ringing call. Breeds on boreal muskeg from Alaska to Newfoundland; winters on wetlands throughout the Americas south to Patagonia. Feeds by wading and sweeping bill through water. More robust than Lesser Yellowlegs. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.9 cm | 15.3 in |
| Weight | 169.25 g | 5.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 23 days.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Tringa |
| Species | Tringa melanoleuca |
Distribution
Greater Yellowlegs has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family