Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
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Wilson's Snipe: 25–27 cm, recently split from Common Snipe; North American counterpart. Very similar plumage but slightly narrower outer tail feathers. Breeds in bogs, wet meadows, and marshes across North America; winters from the southern US to northern South America. Probes soft ground for invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.7 cm | 10.1 in |
| Weight | 114.4 g | 4.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Species | Gallinago delicata |
Distribution
Wilson's Snipe has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family