Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tringa-flavipes"></birdfyi-bird>The Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.5 cm and a weight of 87.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Lesser Yellowlegs: 23–25 cm, slim North American shank with bright yellow legs and thin straight bill. Breeds on boreal forest openings of Canada and Alaska; winters on wetlands from southern US to southern South America. Feeds by wading and picking invertebrates. Common on migration through the Americas. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 30.5 cm | 12.0 in |
| 体重 | 87.83333333333333 g | 3.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Incubation: 22-23 days. Fledging: 23-25 days.
产卵数
3-5
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Tringa |
| 物种 | Tringa flavipes |
Distribution
Lesser Yellowlegs has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family