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Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

Least Concern
Envergure
25,7 cm
Poids
114,4 g
Famille
Scolopacidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

À propos

Wilson's Snipe: 25–27 cm, recently split from Common Snipe; North American counterpart. Very similar plumage but slightly narrower outer tail feathers. Breeds in bogs, wet meadows, and marshes across North America; winters from the southern US to northern South America. Probes soft ground for invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 25,7 cm 10.1 in
Poids 114,4 g 4.04 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-6

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Wilson's Snipe has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Wilson's Snipe endangered?
The Wilson's Snipe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Wilson's Snipe nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.
How big is the Wilson's Snipe?
The Wilson's Snipe has a wingspan of 25.7 cm, weight of 114.4 g.
What order and family does the Wilson's Snipe belong to?
The Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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