yellowlegs

Thân thiện

A yellowlegs wades in a shallow marsh.

Definition

Noun 1. A type of shorebird: "yellowlegs" refers to either of two species of North American shorebirds belonging to the genus Tringa, characterized by their long, bright yellow legs. * Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca): A larger, more vocal bird. * Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes): A smaller, more delicate bird.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a yellowlegs wading in the shallow marsh.
  • Birdwatchers can distinguish the greater yellowlegs from the lesser by its size and call.
  • The yellowlegs uses its long bill to probe for insects and small crustaceans.

Advanced Usage

• The term is typically used in its plural form ("yellowlegs") even when referring to a single bird, similar to words like "deer" or "sheep."
  • A solitary yellowlegs was feeding at the water's edge.

Variants and Related Words

• Greater Yellowlegs (n): The specific name for the larger species ().
• Lesser Yellowlegs (n): The specific name for the smaller species ().
• Shorebird (n): The general category of birds to which yellowlegs belong.
• Sandpiper (n): A related family of shorebirds; yellowlegs are a type of sandpiper.

Synonyms

• Shorebird: A general term for birds that feed along shorelines.
• Wader: A bird that walks in water to feed.

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Noun

1. either of two North American shorebird with yellow legs