Giant Snipe vs Bristle-thighed Curlew
Gallinago undulata compared with Numenius tahitiensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Giant Snipe | Bristle-thighed Curlew |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallinago undulata | Numenius tahitiensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.0 cm (12.2 in) | 48.9 cm (19.3 in) |
| Weight | 327.5 g (11.55 oz) | 457.1666666666667 g (16.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Giant Snipe only
Bristle-thighed Curlew only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Giant Snipe
Near Threatened
Bristle-thighed 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.
Bristle-thighed Curlew
Bristle-thighed Curlew: 40–44 cm, medium curlew with a decurved bill, buffy underparts, and distinctive bristle-like thigh feathers. Only curlew wintering on Pacific islands; breeds on Alaskan tundra and migrates non-stop across the central Pacific to Polynesia and Micronesia. Feeds on invertebrates; uses tools to open seabird eggs. VU.