255. Totanus flavipes 
LESSER YELLOW=-LEGS. 10.75inches 
Plumage and habits similar to the Greater Yellow-legs, distin- 
guished by its smaller size. This species goes north by way of 
the Mississippi Valley. Also known as Summer Yellow-legs. 
Note. “ Wheu, single or double, seldom three or four as in case 
of Greater Yellow-legs.”’ 
Breeds. North of New England. A common fall migrant from 
Jaly to September. 
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