About the Lesser Yellowlegs
The lesser yellowlegs is a medium-sized shorebird. It breeds in the boreal forest region of North America.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Tringa flavipes |
| Species Codes | lesyel, LEYE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Yellowlegs belong to?
The Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Lesser Yellowlegs?
The Lesser Yellowlegs is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Lesser Yellowlegs?
The lesser yellowlegs is a medium-sized shorebird. It breeds in the boreal forest region of North America....
Where can I report a Lesser Yellowlegs sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Yellowlegs on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lesyel, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
35,255
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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