Wilson's Snipe vs Giant Snipe
Gallinago delicata comparado com Gallinago undulata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Wilson's Snipe | Giant Snipe |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Gallinago delicata | Gallinago undulata |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Família | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 25,7 cm (10.1 in) | 31,0 cm (12.2 in) |
| Peso | 114,4 g (4.04 oz) | 327,5 g (11.55 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
Wilson's Snipe
Least Concern
Giant Snipe
About These Birds
Wilson's Snipe
Wilson's Snipe: 25–27 cm, recently split from Common Snipe; North American counterpart. Very similar plumage but slightly narrower outer tail feathers. Breeds in bogs, wet meadows, and marshes across North America; winters from the southern US to northern South America. Probes soft ground for invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.
Giant Snipe
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.