Swinhoe's Snipe
Gallinago megala
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gallinago-megala"></birdfyi-bird>The Swinhoe's Snipe (Gallinago megala) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.9 cm and a weight of 128.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Swinhoe's Snipe: 27–29 cm, very similar to Pin-tailed Snipe; best separated by call and number of tail feathers. Breeds on wet meadows and taiga bogs of Siberia and northern China; winters in South and Southeast Asia to Australia. Probes soft mud for invertebrates. Long-distance migrant. Secretive in rank grass and marshes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 26,9 cm | 10.6 in |
| Poids | 128,66666666666666 g | 4.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 18-20 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 megala |
Distribution
Swinhoe's Snipe has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family