Yellowlegs Greater (Tringa melanoleuca) and Lesser- Cuba

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Yellowlegs Greater (Tringa melanoleuca) and Lesser- Cuba

This convenient diagnostic picture of the two very similar birds: the Greater on the left has a slightly upturned bill with less yellow legs.  The smaller Lesser Yellowlegs has a thinner straight bill and more orangish legs than the greater species.

  • Species:Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca)
  • Bird Type:Adult - Greater & Lesser Yellowlegs
  • FamilySandpipers, Snipes (Scolopacidae)
  • Date Taken20160323
  • Location:La Salina (Salt Pans)
  • Area:Zapata National Park
  • Country:Cuba
  • Region:West Indies
Photo File Ref: BWI05202a Yellowlegs Greater (&Lesser) 1 La Salina (Salt Pans) Zapata Nat. Park Cuba Mar16 PH2_9169
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