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Common Snipe

Gallinago gallinago

Least Concern
Envergure
25,6 cm
Poids
114,16666666666667 g
Famille
Scolopacidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

À propos

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
Envergure 25,6 cm 10.1 in
Poids 114,16666666666667 g 4.03 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-5

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Common Snipe has been recorded in 7 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Common Snipe endangered?
The Common Snipe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Snipe nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.
How big is the Common Snipe?
The Common Snipe has a wingspan of 25.6 cm, weight of 114.16666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Common Snipe belong to?
The Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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