Stilt Sandpiper vs Giant Snipe
Calidris himantopus compared with Gallinago undulata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Stilt Sandpiper | Giant Snipe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calidris himantopus | Gallinago undulata |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 31.0 cm (12.2 in) |
| Weight | 62.35 g (2.20 oz) | 327.5 g (11.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Stilt Sandpiper
Least Concern
Giant Snipe
About These Birds
Stilt Sandpiper
Stilt Sandpiper: 20–23 cm, long-legged North American sandpiper with a drooping bill-tip and chestnut ear-patches in breeding plumage. Breeds on Arctic tundra of Canada and Alaska; winters on freshwater lagoons and shallow wetlands of Central and South America. Feeds by deep probing in soft mud. 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.