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Madagascar Snipe
Gallinago macrodactyla
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Vulnerable
Envergure
26,7 cm
Poids
216,0 g
Famille
Scolopacidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Madagascar Snipe: 27–29 cm, large-footed snipe endemic to Madagascar. Inhabits marshes, rice paddies, and wet grassland mainly in the north and west. NT. Cryptic brown and buff streaking. Probes soft ground for invertebrates. Sedentary endemic. Threatened by wetland drainage and hunting pressure.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 26,7 cm | 10.5 in |
| Poids | 216,0 g | 7.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Espèces | Gallinago macrodactyla |
Distribution
Madagascar Snipe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Madagascar Snipe endangered?
The Madagascar Snipe has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Madagascar Snipe nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Madagascar Snipe?
The Madagascar Snipe has a wingspan of 26.7 cm, weight of 216.0 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Snipe belong to?
The Madagascar Snipe (Gallinago macrodactyla) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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