Upland Sandpiper vs Giant Snipe
Bartramia longicauda compared with Gallinago undulata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Upland Sandpiper | Giant Snipe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bartramia longicauda | Gallinago undulata |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.8 cm (12.5 in) | 31.0 cm (12.2 in) |
| Weight | 160.83333333333334 g (5.67 oz) | 327.5 g (11.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Upland Sandpiper
Least Concern
Giant Snipe
About These Birds
Upland Sandpiper
Upland Sandpiper: 28–32 cm, long-necked grassland sandpiper with a small dove-like head, large dark eyes, and thin bill. Breeds on North American tallgrass and mixed-grass prairie; undertakes extraordinary migration to pampas of South America. Insectivorous grassland invertebrate feeder. Declining due to prairie loss. 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.