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Chatham Islands Snipe

Coenocorypha pusilla

Vulnerable
Envergure
19,7 cm
Poids
82,66666666666667 g
Famille
Scolopacidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

À propos

Chatham Islands Snipe: 19–21 cm, small flightless-tendency snipe endemic to Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Brown cryptic plumage with bold streaking. Inhabits dense scrub and forest floor; nocturnal invertebrate feeder. NT. Secure on Mangere and South East islands where predators are controlled. Sedentary island endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 19,7 cm 7.8 in
Poids 82,66666666666667 g 2.92 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 21-41 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famille Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes)
Genus Coenocorypha
Espèces Coenocorypha pusilla

Distribution

Chatham Islands Snipe has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Chatham Islands Snipe endangered?
The Chatham Islands Snipe has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Chatham Islands Snipe nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 21-41 days.
How big is the Chatham Islands Snipe?
The Chatham Islands Snipe has a wingspan of 19.7 cm, weight of 82.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Chatham Islands Snipe belong to?
The Chatham Islands Snipe (Coenocorypha pusilla) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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