yellowlegs
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.
Noun
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either of two North American shorebird with yellow legs
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