African Snipe
Gallinago nigripennis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
25.1 cm
Weight
124.25 g
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
African Snipe: 25–28 cm, medium-large snipe resident in high-altitude wetlands, bogs, and marshy grassland of eastern and southern Africa from Ethiopia and Sudan to the Cape. Cryptic brown-and-buff streaking. Probes soft mud for invertebrates. Sedentary. Performs display 'drumming' flights with spread tail in breeding season.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.1 cm | 9.9 in |
| Weight | 124.25 g | 4.38 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Species | Gallinago nigripennis |
Distribution
African Snipe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Snipe endangered?
The African Snipe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Snipe nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the African Snipe?
The African Snipe has a wingspan of 25.1 cm, weight of 124.25 g.
What order and family does the African Snipe belong to?
The African Snipe (Gallinago nigripennis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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