Madagascar Snipe
Gallinago macrodactyla
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gallinago-macrodactyla"></birdfyi-bird>The Madagascar Snipe (Gallinago macrodactyla) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.7 cm and a weight of 216 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Madagascar Snipe: 27–29 cm, large-footed snipe endemic to Madagascar. Inhabits marshes, rice paddies, and wet grassland mainly in the north and west. NT. Cryptic brown and buff streaking. Probes soft ground for invertebrates. Sedentary endemic. Threatened by wetland drainage and hunting pressure.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 26,7 cm | 10.5 in |
| Масса | 216,0 g | 7.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC.
Размер кладки
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Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Виды | Gallinago macrodactyla |
Distribution
Madagascar Snipe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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