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Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca)

Description: A common bird of beaches and shorelines in Newfoundland. Nests in upland bogs.

Size: Length 14 in., Wingspan 28in.

Checklist Status: CBSPSFw (Go to checklist for explanation)

Ruby Line Pond, July 1997.

   Description
 Play MP3 Typical three-note call. Long Pond/Manuals, Aug 2003.
 Play MP3  Single note call - defending nest. Makinsons, Aug 2003.

 

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