Wilson's Snipe vs African Snipe
Gallinago delicata compared with Gallinago nigripennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wilson's Snipe | African Snipe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallinago delicata | Gallinago nigripennis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.7 cm (10.1 in) | 25.1 cm (9.9 in) |
| Weight | 114.4 g (4.04 oz) | 124.25 g (4.38 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Wilson's Snipe
Least Concern
African Snipe
About These Birds
Wilson's Snipe
Wilson's Snipe: 25–27 cm, recently split from Common Snipe; North American counterpart. Very similar plumage but slightly narrower outer tail feathers. Breeds in bogs, wet meadows, and marshes across North America; winters from the southern US to northern South America. Probes soft ground for invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.
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.