Confirm as a Lesser Yellowlegs. (1 Viewer)

Phil Juvet

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• Jun 21, 2015

• #1

I want to be sure this is an adult summer LESSER YELLOWLEGS. Taken early summer 2014 at Plum Island, MA.

Thanks,
Phil

 

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Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Jun 21, 2015

• #2

Yes for me.

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

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• Jun 21, 2015

• #3

Lesser for me.

 

Little SuperBirder

Addicted to Birds

• Jun 21, 2015

• #4

Relatively long bill and extensive streaking on the flanks -- looks like a Greater to me.

 

Bewildered

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• Jun 21, 2015

• #5

Little SuperBirder said:

Relatively long bill and extensive streaking on the flanks -- looks like a Greater to me.

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I was thinking the same thing. The bill is a little on the shorter side for Greater, but not out of range.

 

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fugl

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• Jun 21, 2015

• #6

Another for Greater. Note also the comparatively short wings which barely project beyond the tail.

 

Phil Juvet

Well-known member

• Jun 21, 2015

• #7

Me thinks Greater after all this discussion.

Stokes points out that the Lesser bill is always straight, while the Greater can be straight or with a slight up curved to it. My guy has some up curve.
Thanks all,
Phil