Red-necked Stint vs Puna Snipe
Calidris ruficollis compared with Gallinago andina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-necked Stint | Puna Snipe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calidris ruficollis | Gallinago andina |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.9 cm (7.8 in) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 29.316666666666666 g (1.03 oz) | 103.5 g (3.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Red-necked Stint
Least Concern
Puna Snipe
About These Birds
Red-necked Stint
Red-necked Stint: 13–16 cm, one of the smallest long-distance migrants; breeding plumage shows orange-red face and breast. Breeds on northeastern Siberian and Alaskan tundra; winters on Australian mudflats, with millions using Yellow Sea as a staging site. NT. Threatened by tidal-flat reclamation. Feeds on invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.
Puna Snipe
Puna Snipe: 26–28 cm, medium snipe of high Andean wetlands and boggy grassland from Peru south to northwestern Argentina and Chile at 3,000–5,000 m. Cryptic streaked brown plumage. Probes soft ground for worms and invertebrates. Sedentary high-altitude resident. Displays with tail-fanning 'drumming' flight over bogs.