AI overview
The common snipe (Gallinago gallinago) is a wading bird found across the Northern Hemisphere and parts of Africa, known for its long, straight bill used to probe into wet soil and mud for food. This species is ecologically important as an indicator of healthy wetland habitats and is valued by birdwatchers and hunters alike across its range.
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Species
Least Concerncommon snipe
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderCharadriiformes
- FamilyScolopacidae
Habitatfreshwater
Maximum longevity: 18.2 years (wild)
via GBIF · IUCN
Bird sounds
- song· Ukraine· quality A
- song· Sweden· quality A
- flight call· France· quality A
Article
The common snipe (Gallinago gallinago, formerly also known as Gallinago cælestis) is a small, stocky wader native to the Old World, where it breeds in marshes, bogs, tundra and wet meadows. It is usually shy and well-camouflaged, foraging in soft mud mainly for insects and earthworms but also some plant material. During courtship, males perform a "winnowing" display; flying high in circles and then taking shallow dives to produce a "drumming" sound by vibrating the tail feathers.
Distribution and habitat