Spotted Sandpiper vs African Snipe
Actitis macularius compared with Gallinago nigripennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Sandpiper | African Snipe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Actitis macularius | Gallinago nigripennis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.1 cm (7.9 in) | 25.1 cm (9.9 in) |
| Weight | 45.0 g (1.59 oz) | 124.25 g (4.38 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Spotted Sandpiper
Least Concern
African Snipe
About These Birds
Spotted Sandpiper
Spotted Sandpiper: 18–20 cm, North American counterpart of Common Sandpiper with bold round black spots on white underparts in breeding plumage. Breeds along freshwater streams and lakes across North America; winters from southern US to southern South America. Bobs body constantly. Polyandrous breeding system. Long-distance migrant.
African Snipe
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.