Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Conservation Status
VulnerableAves · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae
About
The lesser yellowlegs is a medium-sized shorebird. It breeds in the boreal forest region of North America.
Fun Fact
Its breeding range lies primarily between 51° and 69° N latitude in appropriate wetland habitats.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is clearings near ponds in the boreal forest region from Alaska to Quebec.
Diet
Eat primarily invertebrates gleaned (such as flies, beetles, water boatmen, and mayflies),small fish, crustaceans, aquatic worms, molluscs (such as snails), spiders, and seeds.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change
External Data Sources
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