A medium-sized migratory shorebird characterized by long yellow legs and a slim, straight bill. Native to North and South America, this wading bird is known for its elegant appearance and distinctive feeding behavior.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Wetlands, marshes, shallow coastal areas, prairie ponds, mudflats, and inland freshwater environments across North and South America during breeding and migration seasons
Ecological Role
Critical for ecosystem balance through insect population control, seed dispersal, and serving as prey and predator in complex food webs of wetland and coastal ecosystems
Morphology
SKIN COATGrayish-brown plumage with white underparts, providing camouflage in wetland environments
LIMBS WINGSLong yellow legs, wingspan of 0.50-0.62 m, enabling agile movement in water and efficient long-distance migration
HEAD SENSORYSharp vision, pointed bill ideal for probing shallow water and mud for small invertebrates
BODY STRUCTURESlender body, approximately 0.25-0.30 m in total length, weighing 70-110 g, with long, thin neck and proportionally long legs
