| Lesser Yellowlegs | Greater Yellowlegs |
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| SIZE: Smaller (10-11 inches) |
SIZE: Larger (14 inches) |
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BILL: Shorter, thinner, straighter |
BILL: Longer, thicker toward the base, sometimes slightly upturned toward the tip |
| CALL: Shorter, more mellow tew-tew-tew | CALL: Louder, harsher whee whee whee |
| BEHAVIOR: Migrates a bit sooner in the spring and earlier in the fall | BEHAVIOR: More likely to be seen in cold weather |
