Auckland Snipe vs Giant Snipe
Coenocorypha aucklandica compared with Gallinago undulata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Auckland Snipe | Giant Snipe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenocorypha aucklandica | Gallinago undulata |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) | 31.0 cm (12.2 in) |
| Weight | 106.16666666666667 g (3.74 oz) | 327.5 g (11.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Auckland Snipe
Least Concern
Giant Snipe
About These Birds
Auckland Snipe
Auckland Snipe: 21–24 cm, medium-sized snipe endemic to several subantarctic island groups south of New Zealand (Auckland, Antipodes, Campbell). Nocturnal, cryptically patterned brown. Inhabits tussock grassland and scrub; feeds on invertebrates by probing. Vulnerable on inhabited islands; secure where predators have been eradicated.
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.