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Noble Snipe
Gallinago nobilis
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
27.7 cm
Weight
188.66666666666666 g
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Noble Snipe: 28–32 cm, large highland snipe of the northern Andes from Venezuela and Colombia to Ecuador and Peru at 1,800–4,000 m. Richly barred brown plumage. Inhabits boggy páramo, cloud forest edges, and Andean marshy grassland. Probes wet soil for invertebrates. Sedentary. Crepuscular display dives over territories.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.7 cm | 10.9 in |
| Weight | 188.66666666666666 g | 6.66 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Species | Gallinago nobilis |
Distribution
Noble Snipe has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Noble Snipe endangered?
The Noble Snipe has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Noble Snipe nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Noble Snipe?
The Noble Snipe has a wingspan of 27.7 cm, weight of 188.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Noble Snipe belong to?
The Noble Snipe (Gallinago nobilis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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