Puna Snipe vs South American Snipe
Gallinago andina compared with Gallinago paraguaiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Puna Snipe | South American Snipe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallinago andina | Gallinago paraguaiae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) | 23.2 cm (9.1 in) |
| Weight | 103.5 g (3.65 oz) | 120.38 g (4.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Puna Snipe
Least Concern
South American Snipe
About These Birds
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.
South American Snipe
South American Snipe: 27–30 cm, widespread snipe of open marshes, wet grassland, and flooded rice fields from Colombia and Venezuela south to Argentina and Uruguay. Cryptic streaked brown plumage. Probes soft mud for invertebrates. Largely sedentary with some seasonal movements. Common across its range.