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Puna Snipe
Gallinago andina
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Least Concern
Envergure
22,6 cm
Poids
103,5 g
Famille
Scolopacidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Puna Snipe: 26–28 cm, medium snipe of high Andean wetlands and boggy grassland from Peru south to northwestern Argentina and Chile at 3,000–5,000 m. Cryptic streaked brown plumage. Probes soft ground for worms and invertebrates. Sedentary high-altitude resident. Displays with tail-fanning 'drumming' flight over bogs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 22,6 cm | 8.9 in |
| Poids | 103,5 g | 3.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Espèces | Gallinago andina |
Distribution
Puna Snipe has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Puna Snipe endangered?
The Puna Snipe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Puna Snipe?
The Puna Snipe has a wingspan of 22.6 cm, weight of 103.5 g.
What order and family does the Puna Snipe belong to?
The Puna Snipe (Gallinago andina) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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