yellowlegs

[US]/ˈjɛləʊˌlɛɡz/
[UK]/ˈjɛloʊˌlɛɡz/
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Translation

n.a type of wading bird with yellow legs, often found in wetlands; another name for certain species of hawks with yellow feet
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Phrases & Collocations

yellowlegs bird

greater yellowlegs

lesser yellowlegs

yellowlegs species

yellowlegs call

yellowlegs habitat

yellowlegs migration

yellowlegs feeding

yellowlegs behavior

yellowlegs observation

Example Sentences

the yellowlegs waded through the shallow water.

we spotted a flock of yellowlegs near the shore.

yellowlegs are known for their long legs and sharp calls.

during migration, yellowlegs can be seen in large numbers.

birdwatchers often seek out yellowlegs in wetlands.

the yellowlegs danced around the mudflats.

yellowlegs feed on small invertebrates in the mud.

we identified the yellowlegs by its distinctive yellow legs.

photographers love to capture images of yellowlegs in flight.

yellowlegs are often found in coastal regions during winter.

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