General Description: Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) are long-legged shore birds that are mottled gray above and white under, with a fairly long bill and bright yellow legs.

Taxonomy: Charadriiformes, Scolopacidae, Scolopacinae.

Favored Habitat: Shallow marshes and mudflats with islands for resting and breeding.

Where to Find: Around Las Vegas, look for this species at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, the Pahranagat Valley, and the Overton Wildlife Management Area.

Comments:

If you were a tasty bug, this might be the last face you ever see!