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Giant Snipe
Gallinago undulata
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Least Concern
Wingspan
31.0 cm
Weight
327.5 g
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Giant Snipe: 36–40 cm, the world's largest snipe with an exceptionally long bill, rich brown plumage, and heavily barred underparts. Resident in swampy grassland and marshy terrain of Venezuela, Trinidad, Colombia, Brazil, and adjacent South America. Feeds on invertebrates by deep probing. Secretive and crepuscular. Poorly known.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.0 cm | 12.2 in |
| Weight | 327.5 g | 11.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Species | Gallinago undulata |
Distribution
Giant Snipe has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Giant Snipe endangered?
The Giant Snipe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Giant Snipe?
The Giant Snipe has a wingspan of 31.0 cm, weight of 327.5 g.
What order and family does the Giant Snipe belong to?
The Giant Snipe (Gallinago undulata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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