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Chatham Islands Snipe

Coenocorypha pusilla

Vulnerable
Wingspan
19.7 cm
Weight
82.66666666666667 g
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes

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

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

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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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chatham Islands Snipe endangered?
The Chatham Islands Snipe has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Chatham Islands Snipe nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 21-41 days.
How big is the Chatham Islands Snipe?
The Chatham Islands Snipe has a wingspan of 19.7 cm, weight of 82.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Chatham Islands Snipe belong to?
The Chatham Islands Snipe (Coenocorypha pusilla) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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