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Giant Snipe
Gallinago undulata
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Least Concern
Envergure
31,0 cm
Poids
327,5 g
Famille
Scolopacidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Giant Snipe: 36–40 cm, the world's largest snipe with an exceptionally long bill, rich brown plumage, and heavily barred underparts. Resident in swampy grassland and marshy terrain of Venezuela, Trinidad, Colombia, Brazil, and adjacent South America. Feeds on invertebrates by deep probing. Secretive and crepuscular. Poorly known.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 31,0 cm | 12.2 in |
| Poids | 327,5 g | 11.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Espèces | Gallinago undulata |
Distribution
Giant Snipe has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Giant Snipe endangered?
The Giant Snipe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Giant Snipe?
The Giant Snipe has a wingspan of 31.0 cm, weight of 327.5 g.
What order and family does the Giant Snipe belong to?
The Giant Snipe (Gallinago undulata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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