North Island Snipe vs African Snipe
Coenocorypha barrierensis compared with Gallinago nigripennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | North Island Snipe | African Snipe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenocorypha barrierensis | Gallinago nigripennis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 25.1 cm (9.9 in) |
| Weight | — | 124.25 g (4.38 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
North Island Snipe
Least Concern
African Snipe
About These Birds
North Island Snipe
North Island Snipe: 20–23 cm, extinct New Zealand snipe known only from subfossil bones and specimens collected before its extirpation by introduced rats and mustelids. Inhabited dense forest undergrowth of the North Island. Cryptic brown plumage, nocturnal invertebrate feeder. EX. Part of a New Zealand endemic snipe radiation.
African Snipe
African Snipe: 25–28 cm, medium-large snipe resident in high-altitude wetlands, bogs, and marshy grassland of eastern and southern Africa from Ethiopia and Sudan to the Cape. Cryptic brown-and-buff streaking. Probes soft mud for invertebrates. Sedentary. Performs display 'drumming' flights with spread tail in breeding season.