yellowlegs?

[gary yankech]

I'm looking for confirmation on these birds, are they all Lesser Yellowlegs?  Thanks in advance.


Lesser Yellowlegs by Gary Yankech, on Flickr


Lesser Yellowlegs? by Gary Yankech, on Flickr


Yellowlegs by Gary Yankech, on Flickr

[thouc]

Yes, all Lesser Yellowlegs.

[gary yankech]

thanks thouc.....what is the best way to distinguish the two?

[Paul O'Toole]

Greater Yellowlegs's bill appears slightly upturned and blunt-tipped, while Lesser Yellowlegs's bill is straight and sharp-pointed. Lesser's bill is always dark, while Greater's bill is grayish at the base in nonbreeding season. Voice is best distinguishing character: Greater gives three or four piercing notes, Lesser two rapid, softer short whistles (sometimes or or three).

[gary yankech]

Greater Yellowlegs's bill appears slightly upturned and blunt-tipped, while Lesser Yellowlegs's bill is straight and sharp-pointed. Lesser's bill is always dark, while Greater's bill is grayish at the base in nonbreeding season. Voice is best distinguishing character: Greater gives three or four piercing notes, Lesser two rapid, softer short whistles (sometimes or or three).

Thanks for the tips Paul....good to know!