African Snipe vs Long-billed Curlew
Gallinago nigripennis compared with Numenius americanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Snipe | Long-billed Curlew |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallinago nigripennis | Numenius americanus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.1 cm (9.9 in) | 53.4 cm (21.0 in) |
| Weight | 124.25 g (4.38 oz) | 689.5 g (24.32 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Snipe only
None
Long-billed Curlew only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Snipe
Least Concern
Long-billed Curlew
About These Birds
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.
Long-billed Curlew
Long-billed Curlew: 50–65 cm, North America's largest shorebird with an extraordinarily long decurved bill (up to 20 cm) and cinnamon underwings. Breeds on western North American grassland; winters on coastal mudflats and wetlands from the southern US to Central America. Uses bill to probe for crabs, shrimp, and worms. NT.