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Imperial Snipe
Gallinago imperialis
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Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
30,6 cm
Khối Lượng
196,0 g
Họ
Scolopacidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
Giới Thiệu
Imperial Snipe: 28–31 cm, large robust snipe of Andean cloud forest from Venezuela and Colombia south to Peru. Cryptic dark brown plumage with fine pale streaking. Inhabits dense wet forest above 2,000 m; probes soft soil for worms and invertebrates. NT. Rarely observed; known primarily from display calls at dusk in forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 30,6 cm | 12.0 in |
| Khối Lượng | 196,0 g | 6.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Số Trứng
2
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Loài | Gallinago imperialis |
Distribution
Imperial Snipe has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Imperial Snipe endangered?
The Imperial Snipe has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Imperial Snipe?
The Imperial Snipe has a wingspan of 30.6 cm, weight of 196.0 g.
What order and family does the Imperial Snipe belong to?
The Imperial Snipe (Gallinago imperialis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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