Giant Snipe vs Hudsonian Whimbrel
Gallinago undulata compared with Numenius hudsonicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Giant Snipe | Hudsonian Whimbrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallinago undulata | Numenius hudsonicus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.0 cm (12.2 in) | — |
| Weight | 327.5 g (11.55 oz) | 388.0 g (13.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Hudsonian Whimbrel only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Giant Snipe
Not Evaluated
Hudsonian Whimbrel
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.
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Hudsonian Whimbrel: 40–46 cm, recently split from Eurasian Whimbrel; breeds in subarctic North America. Similar to Eurasian Whimbrel but with a darker rump and slightly different call. Winters along both American coasts south to southern South America. Feeds on mudflat invertebrates and berries on migration. Long-distance migrant.