Swinhoe's Snipe
Gallinago megala
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Swinhoe's Snipe: 27–29 cm, very similar to Pin-tailed Snipe; best separated by call and number of tail feathers. Breeds on wet meadows and taiga bogs of Siberia and northern China; winters in South and Southeast Asia to Australia. Probes soft mud for invertebrates. Long-distance migrant. Secretive in rank grass and marshes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.9 cm | 10.6 in |
| Weight | 128.66666666666666 g | 4.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Species | Gallinago megala |
Distribution
Swinhoe's Snipe has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family