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The Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca, juvenile shown here) is a mid-sized shorebird similar in appearance to the smaller Lesser Yellowlegs. The Greater Yellowlegs can be distinguished from the Lesser Yellowlegs by its larger size and relatively longer bill. The bill of the Greater Yellowlegs is longer than the head, while the bill of the Lesser is about the same length.Photo credit: Alan Wilson
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