yellowlegs (Meaning)
yellowlegs (n)
either of two North American shorebird with yellow legs
yellowlegs (n.)
Any one of several species of long-legged sandpipers of the genus Totanus, in which the legs are bright yellow; -- called also stone snipe, tattler, telltale, yellowshanks; and yellowshins. See Tattler, 2.
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yellowlegs Sentence Examples
- The yellowlegs stood sentinel-like on the muddy bank, its long legs poised for flight.
- The piercing cry of the yellowlegs echoed through the marsh at dusk, calling its flock to roost.
- The mottled plumage of the yellowlegs blended seamlessly with the reeds and grasses of its habitat.
- A flock of yellowlegs took to the air in a swirling vortex of motion, their wings creating a rhythmic whoosh.
- The yellowlegs' long, thin beak was perfectly adapted for probing the mud for small invertebrates.
- The intricate dance of the yellowlegs as they fed was a mesmerizing sight to behold.
- The sunlight glinted off the yellowlegs' legs as they stood in the shallow water, their reflections shimmering like golden rods.
- The yellowlegs' distinctive call served as a warning to other birds of the presence of predators.
- The yellowlegs' nesting grounds were a secluded haven nestled amidst towering trees and dense underbrush.
- The yellowlegs' seasonal migrations took them across vast distances, from Arctic breeding grounds to Southern wintering sites.
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either of two North American shorebird with yellow legsAny one of several species of long-legged sandpipers of the genus Totanus, in which the legs are bright y
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The yellowlegs stood sentinel-like on the muddy bank, its long legs poised for flight.
The piercing cry of the yellowlegs echoed through the marsh at dusk, calling its flock to roost.
The mottled plumage of the yellowlegs blended seamlessly with the reeds and grasses of its habitat.
A flock of yellowlegs took to the air in a swirling vortex of motion, their wings creating a rhythmic whoosh.
