South Island Snipe vs African Snipe
Coenocorypha iredalei в сравнении с Gallinago nigripennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | South Island Snipe | African Snipe |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Coenocorypha iredalei | Gallinago nigripennis |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Охранный статус | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | — | 25,1 cm (9.9 in) |
| Масса | — | 124,25 g (4.38 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
South Island Snipe only
Нет
African Snipe only
Охранный статус
Extinct
South Island Snipe
Least Concern
African Snipe
About These Birds
South Island Snipe
South Island Snipe: 20–23 cm, extinct New Zealand snipe eliminated from the South Island and surrounding islands by introduced predators. Known from subfossil remains and early museum specimens. Nocturnal invertebrate feeder of dense undergrowth. EX. Related species survive on predator-free offshore islands.
African Snipe
African Snipe: 25–28 cm, medium-large snipe resident in high-altitude wetlands, bogs, and marshy grassland of eastern and southern Africa from Ethiopia and Sudan to the Cape. Cryptic brown-and-buff streaking. Probes soft mud for invertebrates. Sedentary. Performs display 'drumming' flights with spread tail in breeding season.