YELLOW-LEGGED SANDPIPER. 



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the streaks on tlie neck and breast are almost as distinct as in summer 

 plumage, but those on the under tail-coverts have almost disappeared 

 Ihe young m first plumage of the two species, as might be expected 

 resemble each other still more closely; but besides the difference in dimen- 

 sions, the bars on the rump are more numerous, and the streaks on the 

 under tail-coverts are less distinct in the American than in the European 

 species. Li the colours of the soft parts the two species are alike, except 

 that m the adult Yellowshauk the legs and feet are bright yellow 



