Giant Snipe vs Short-billed Dowitcher
Gallinago undulata в сравнении с Limnodromus griseus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Giant Snipe | Short-billed Dowitcher |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Gallinago undulata | Limnodromus griseus |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 31,0 cm (12.2 in) | 28,6 cm (11.3 in) |
| Масса | 327,5 g (11.55 oz) | 110,68333333333334 g (3.90 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Giant Snipe only
Short-billed Dowitcher only
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Giant Snipe
Vulnerable
Short-billed Dowitcher
About These Birds
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.
Short-billed Dowitcher
Short-billed Dowitcher: 25–29 cm, very similar to Long-billed but averaging shorter bill, more orange in breeding plumage, and more coastal wintering habitat. Breeds on boreal and subarctic tundra of North America; winters on tidal mudflats from the southeastern US to Brazil. Feeds by sewing-machine probing. Long-distance migrant.