Pair of Lesser Yellowlegs
by Larry Trupp
Title
Pair of Lesser Yellowlegs
Artist
Larry Trupp
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Adults have long yellow legs and a long, thin, dark bill which has a slight upward curve and is longer in length than the head. The body is grey brown on top and white underneath; the neck and breast are streaked with dark brown. The rump is white. It ranges in length from 29 to 40 cm (11.5-16 inches) and in weight from 111 to 250 grams (3.9 to 9 oz). These birds forage in shallow water, sometimes using their bill to stir up the water.
They mainly eat insects and small fish, as well as crustaceans and marine worms. It often walks in sand or mud and leaves clear tracks; Their voice is a series of musical notes, whistled tunes whew-whew-whew…These species have a habit of bobbing their heads up and down, while watching an intruder.
Captured on the shore of the Assiniboine River west of Headingly, Manitoba, Canada.
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May 25th, 2013
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Comments (12)
Deb Halloran
Hello Larry, What a wonderful capture with such great light and detail. Well done! vtd
Larry Trupp replied:
Hi Deb, your comments are appreciated, as well as the courtesy of a vote...Thanks.
Lucinda Walter
Hi Larry, so nice to find you here. I joined a few days ago. Excellent capture & congratulations on your features! VF
Larry Trupp replied:
Hi Lucinda, great to see you here as well...I appreciate your kind comments, and the V/f ...You are now on my watch list BTW
Larry Trupp
I appreciate Features in the following Groups:...Group of photographers...Thanks Bajan....Nature Wildlife Sunsets and Sunrises...Thanks Ella, and 3 Day Waiting Room...Thanks Darren.
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