Ruddy Turnstone vs Giant Snipe
Arenaria interpres compared with Gallinago undulata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ruddy Turnstone | Giant Snipe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arenaria interpres | Gallinago undulata |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.8 cm (11.7 in) | 31.0 cm (12.2 in) |
| Weight | 126.0 g (4.44 oz) | 327.5 g (11.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Ruddy Turnstone
Least Concern
Giant Snipe
About These Birds
Ruddy Turnstone
Ruddy Turnstone: 21–26 cm, stocky shorebird with tortoiseshell orange, black, and white breeding plumage, and short upturned bill for flipping stones. Breeds on Arctic coasts and tundra circumpolarly; winters on rocky shores and beaches nearly worldwide. One of the most cosmopolitan shorebirds. Invertebrate feeder. Long-distance migrant.
Giant Snipe
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.