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Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
25,7 cm
Масса
114,4 g
Семейство
Scolopacidae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

О нас

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 25,7 cm 10.1 in
Масса 114,4 g 4.04 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.

Размер кладки

2-6

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Семейство Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes)
Genus Gallinago
Виды Gallinago delicata

Distribution

Wilson's Snipe has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Wilson's Snipe endangered?
The Wilson's Snipe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Wilson's Snipe nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.
How big is the Wilson's Snipe?
The Wilson's Snipe has a wingspan of 25.7 cm, weight of 114.4 g.
What order and family does the Wilson's Snipe belong to?
The Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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