Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

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Synonyms #

  • Archibebe patigualdo chico (Spanish)
  • Bilurico de patas amarelas (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Lesser Yellowlegs is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

A medium-large shorebird. The legs are yellow. Compared to the greater yellowlegs, the bill is shorter (visually about the same length as the head), slim, straight, and uniformly dark. The breast is streaked and the flanks are finely marked with short bars.

Measurements #

Length: 23 - 27 cm
Wingspan: 59 - 64 cm
Weight: 79 - 91 g

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