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Wood Snipe
Gallinago nemoricola
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Vulnerable
Envergure
27,0 cm
Poids
170,0 g
Famille
Scolopacidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
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À propos
Wood Snipe: 28–32 cm, large dark heavily barred snipe of dense Himalayan and East Asian montane forest and alpine boggy ground. Breeds at high altitude in the Himalayas and southern China; winters in lower-altitude forest wetlands of South and Southeast Asia. VU. Rarely flushed; probes soft soil for invertebrates. Poorly known.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 27,0 cm | 10.6 in |
| Poids | 170,0 g | 6.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Espèces | Gallinago nemoricola |
Distribution
Wood Snipe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Wood Snipe endangered?
The Wood Snipe has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Wood Snipe?
The Wood Snipe has a wingspan of 27.0 cm, weight of 170.0 g.
What order and family does the Wood Snipe belong to?
The Wood Snipe (Gallinago nemoricola) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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