Greater Yellowlegs

The Greater Yellowlegs is a migratory shorebird that winters in Ecuador, primarily along coastal estuaries, inland wetlands, and flooded agricultural fields, typically from sea level up to about 1,500 meters. Though not abundant, it is regularly observed during the non-breeding season, often foraging solitarily or in loose groups in shallow water habitats. The species is currently listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN due to suspected population declines linked to habitat loss and pressures along migratory routes. Natural history observations highlight its probing feeding behavior, vocal alarm calls, and long-distance migratory movements between North American breeding grounds and South American wintering sites.