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Fuegian Snipe
Gallinago stricklandii
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
29.5 cm
Weight
198.0 g
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Fuegian Snipe: 29–33 cm, large robust snipe of southern South America. Darkly patterned brown plumage. Resident in Patagonian grassland, marshes, and wet meadows from southern Chile and Argentina to Tierra del Fuego; winters further north in South America. Probes soft ground for invertebrates. Sedentary to partially migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.5 cm | 11.6 in |
| Weight | 198.0 g | 6.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Species | Gallinago stricklandii |
Distribution
Fuegian Snipe has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fuegian Snipe endangered?
The Fuegian Snipe has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Fuegian Snipe?
The Fuegian Snipe has a wingspan of 29.5 cm, weight of 198.0 g.
What order and family does the Fuegian Snipe belong to?
The Fuegian Snipe (Gallinago stricklandii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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