Common Snipe
Gallinago gallinago
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Über uns
Common Snipe: 25–27 cm, classic Holarctic snipe with a very long straight bill, bold striped head, and explosive zig-zag flush. Breeds on bogs, moors, and wet meadows across Eurasia and North America; winters south to tropical Africa, Asia, and Central America. Probes for worms. Produces 'drumming' display dive with spread tail feathers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 25,6 cm | 10.1 in |
| Gewicht | 114,16666666666667 g | 4.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.
Gelegegröße
2-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Scolopacidae (Strandläufer und Schnepfen) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Arten | Gallinago gallinago |
Distribution
Common Snipe has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family