The Kids' Guide to Birds of Georgia by Tekiela Stan;

Author:Tekiela, Stan;
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 6187024
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Published: 2020-09-15T00:00:00+00:00

Greater Yellowlegs

Look for the long yellow legs

What to look for:

gray streaks on chest, a white belly, long yellow legs and a long, thin, slightly upturned bill

Where you’ll find them:

wetlands, flooded fields and farm fields

Calls and songs:

gives a variety of calls when taking off, consisting of a rapid series of three or more notes together

On the move:

often moves into the water prior to taking flight; after an alarm call, flocks take flight

What they eat:

small fish and aquatic insects

Nest:

ground nest

Eggs, chicks and childcare:

3–4 off-white eggs with brown marks; Mom and Dad incubate the eggs and feed the chicks

Spends the winter:

migrates to Georgia, southern states, Mexico, Central and South America

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Size

13-15"

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