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Giant Snipe

Gallinago undulata

Least Concern
Envergure
31,0 cm
Poids
327,5 g
Famille
Scolopacidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

The Giant Snipe (Gallinago undulata) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31 cm and a weight of 327.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

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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