Andean Snipe
Gallinago jamesoni
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Least Concern
Envergure
29,6 cm
Poids
196,0 g
Famille
Scolopacidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Andean Snipe: 28–32 cm, large dark snipe of high Andean bogs and wet grassland from Venezuela south to Bolivia and northwestern Argentina at 2,500–5,000 m. Rich brown with buffy streaking. Probes wet soil for invertebrates. Sedentary high-altitude specialist. Crepuscular display flight. Largely sedentary.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 29,6 cm | 11.7 in |
| Poids | 196,0 g | 6.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SA.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Espèces | Gallinago jamesoni |
Distribution
Andean Snipe has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Andean Snipe endangered?
The Andean Snipe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andean Snipe nest?
Nest type: SA.
How big is the Andean Snipe?
The Andean Snipe has a wingspan of 29.6 cm, weight of 196.0 g.
What order and family does the Andean Snipe belong to?
The Andean Snipe (Gallinago jamesoni) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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