Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gallinago-delicata"></birdfyi-bird>The Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.7 cm and a weight of 114.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Wilson's Snipe: 25–27 cm, recently split from Common Snipe; North American counterpart. Very similar plumage but slightly narrower outer tail feathers. Breeds in bogs, wet meadows, and marshes across North America; winters from the southern US to northern South America. Probes soft ground for invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 25.7 cm | 10.1 in |
| 体重 | 114.4 g | 4.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.
产卵数
2-6
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Gallinago |
| 物种 | Gallinago delicata |
Distribution
Wilson's Snipe has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family