What is another word for lesser yellowlegs?
Pronunciation: [lˈɛsə jˈɛlə͡ʊlˌɛɡz] (IPA) 
The Lesser Yellowlegs is a medium-sized sandpiper bird that breeds in the northern parts of North America and migrates to South America during the winter season. Its scientific name is Tringa flavipes. There are various synonyms for Lesser Yellowlegs, and some of them include small yellowlegs, lesser yellowshanks, and lesser yellow-leg. This bird species has long, thin legs, a long, slender bill, and a distinctive white eyebrow. The Lesser Yellowlegs is often confused with the Greater Yellowlegs, which is bigger in size and has a longer bill. These birds prefer shallow water habitats such as mud flats, marshes, and shores of lakes and rivers.
