Giant Snipe vs Eurasian Curlew
Gallinago undulata compared with Numenius arquata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Giant Snipe | Eurasian Curlew |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallinago undulata | Numenius arquata |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.0 cm (12.2 in) | 58.4 cm (23.0 in) |
| Weight | 327.5 g (11.55 oz) | 813.75 g (28.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Giant Snipe only
None
Eurasian Curlew only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Giant Snipe
Near Threatened
Eurasian Curlew
About These Birds
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.
Eurasian Curlew
Eurasian Curlew: 50–60 cm, wingspan 89–106 cm, Europe's largest wading bird with a very long decurved bill and mournful bubbling call. Breeds on upland moors, bogs, and wet grassland; winters on estuaries and coasts. Feeds on worms, crabs, and invertebrates. NT. Severely declining due to agricultural change on breeding grounds.