African Snipe
Gallinago nigripennis
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
25,1 cm
Khối Lượng
124,25 g
Họ
Scolopacidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
Giới Thiệu
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 25,1 cm | 9.9 in |
| Khối Lượng | 124,25 g | 4.38 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: PL.
Số Trứng
2-4
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| Loài | Gallinago nigripennis |
Distribution
African Snipe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the African Snipe endangered?
The African Snipe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Snipe nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the African Snipe?
The African Snipe has a wingspan of 25.1 cm, weight of 124.25 g.
What order and family does the African Snipe belong to?
The African Snipe (Gallinago nigripennis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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