Giant Snipe vs Eskimo Curlew
Gallinago undulata compared with Numenius borealis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Giant Snipe | Eskimo Curlew |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallinago undulata | Numenius borealis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.0 cm (12.2 in) | 42.8 cm (16.9 in) |
| Weight | 327.5 g (11.55 oz) | 362.0 g (12.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Giant Snipe
Not Evaluated
Eskimo 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.
Eskimo Curlew
Eskimo Curlew: 29–34 cm, small curlew once abundant on North American tundra. Critically Endangered or extinct; no confirmed record since 1963. Formerly wintered on South American pampas; hunted to near-extinction in 19th century. Resembles Whimbrel but smaller with cinnamon underwing. CR (possibly EX).