Giant Snipe
Gallinago undulata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gallinago-undulata"></birdfyi-bird>The Giant Snipe (Gallinago undulata) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31 cm and a weight of 327.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family