Madagascar Snipe
Gallinago macrodactyla
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gallinago-macrodactyla"></birdfyi-bird>The Madagascar Snipe (Gallinago macrodactyla) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.7 cm and a weight of 216 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Madagascar Snipe: 27–29 cm, large-footed snipe endemic to Madagascar. Inhabits marshes, rice paddies, and wet grassland mainly in the north and west. NT. Cryptic brown and buff streaking. Probes soft ground for invertebrates. Sedentary endemic. Threatened by wetland drainage and hunting pressure.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.7 cm | 10.5 in |
| Weight | 216.0 g | 7.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Species | Gallinago macrodactyla |
Distribution
Madagascar Snipe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family