Common Snipe
Gallinago gallinago
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gallinago-gallinago"></birdfyi-bird>The Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.6 cm and a weight of 114.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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О нас
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 25,6 cm | 10.1 in |
| Масса | 114,16666666666667 g | 4.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.
Размер кладки
2-5
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Виды | Gallinago gallinago |
Distribution
Common Snipe has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Other species in the Scolopacidae family