Lesser Yellowlegs
Lesser Yellowlegs have shorter and more needle-like bills than the Greater Yellowlegs and are smaller. Breeding adults have … Read more
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Least Sandpiper
Least Sandpipers are the smallest shorebirds. Breeding adults are rusty-brown with scaled patterns on their heads and upperparts … Read more
Greater Yellowlegs
Greater Yellowlegs are larger than the similar Lesser Yellowlegs. Adult Greater Yellowlegs are lanky, with long, yellow legs, … Read more
American Woodcock
American Woodcocks are the only species of woodcocks in North America and are distinctive with their large eyes … Read more
Virginia Rail
Virginia Rails are secretive chicken-like waterbirds that are fairly common but more often heard than seen. Adults are … Read more
Semipalmated Plover
Semipalmated Plovers are small shorebirds noted for their stop-and-go foraging style. Breeding adults are gray-brown on the back … Read more
Snowy Plover
Snowy Plovers are small waders known for their run and pause motion on sandy beaches. They blend well … Read more
Mountain Plover
Mountain Plovers are medium-sized shorebirds that seemingly disappear into their surroundings when disturbed. Breeding adult Mountain Plovers are … Read more
