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Common Snipe

Gallinago gallinago

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
25,6 cm
Berat
114,16666666666667 g
Famili
Scolopacidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Common Snipe: 25–27 cm, classic Holarctic snipe with a very long straight bill, bold striped head, and explosive zig-zag flush. Breeds on bogs, moors, and wet meadows across Eurasia and North America; winters south to tropical Africa, Asia, and Central America. Probes for worms. Produces 'drumming' display dive with spread tail feathers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 25,6 cm 10.1 in
Berat 114,16666666666667 g 4.03 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-5

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes)
Genus Gallinago
Spesies Gallinago gallinago

Distribution

Common Snipe has been recorded in 7 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Common Snipe endangered?
The Common Snipe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Snipe nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.
How big is the Common Snipe?
The Common Snipe has a wingspan of 25.6 cm, weight of 114.16666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Common Snipe belong to?
The Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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