Sharp-tailed Sandpiper vs Giant Snipe
Calidris acuminata в сравнении с Gallinago undulata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Sharp-tailed Sandpiper | Giant Snipe |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Calidris acuminata | Gallinago undulata |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Охранный статус | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 25,8 cm (10.2 in) | 31,0 cm (12.2 in) |
| Масса | 77,75 g (2.74 oz) | 327,5 g (11.55 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper only
Giant Snipe only
Охранный статус
Vulnerable
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
Least Concern
Giant Snipe
About These Birds
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper: 17–22 cm, distinctive with a chestnut cap, bold black 'V' markings on flanks, and greenish-yellow legs. Breeds on Siberian tundra; migrates through East Asia to winter in Australia and New Zealand. Often found with Pectoral Sandpiper on migration. Feeds on invertebrates in marsh vegetation. 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.