The
Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) is a large
North American
shorebird, similar in appearance to the smaller
Lesser Yellowlegs. Its closest relative, however, is the
Greenshank, together with which and the
Spotted Redshank it forms a close-knit group. They are also the largest shanks apart from the
Willet, which is altogether more robustly built.Photo credit: Mike Baird
 | This picture of the day has been featured on Portal:Birds. |
The
Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) is a large
North American
shorebird, similar in appearance to the smaller
Lesser Yellowlegs. Its closest relative, however, is the
Greenshank, together with which and the
Spotted Redshank it forms a close-knit group. They are also the largest shanks apart from the
Willet, which is altogether more robustly built.Photo credit: Mike Baird
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| This picture of the day has been featured on Portal:Birds. |