Chatham Islands Snipe
Coenocorypha pusilla
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coenocorypha-pusilla"></birdfyi-bird>The Chatham Islands Snipe (Coenocorypha pusilla) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.7 cm and a weight of 82.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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About
Chatham Islands Snipe: 19–21 cm, small flightless-tendency snipe endemic to Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Brown cryptic plumage with bold streaking. Inhabits dense scrub and forest floor; nocturnal invertebrate feeder. NT. Secure on Mangere and South East islands where predators are controlled. Sedentary island endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.7 cm | 7.8 in |
| Weight | 82.66666666666667 g | 2.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 21-41 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Coenocorypha |
| Species | Coenocorypha pusilla |
Distribution
Chatham Islands Snipe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family