Swinhoe's Snipe (species: Gallinago (Gallinago) megala) in Birds of Flores (Gaia Guide)
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Gallinago (Gallinago) megala
Swinhoe's Snipe


©Kevin Lin: Swinhoe's Snipe (Gallinago (Gallinago) megala)

©Hiyashi Haka: Swinhoe's Snipe (Gallinago (Gallinago) megala)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes
Family Scolopacidae
Genus Gallinago
Species Gallinago (Gallinago) megala
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 29 cm (Length of specimen)

Weight

  • Up to 0.12 kg

Wingspan

  • Up to 44 cm

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Breeding habitat: forest glades and meadows. Non-breeding habitat: shallow freshwater wetlands of various kinds including paddy fields and sewage farms, with bare mud or shallow water for feeding, with nearby vegetation cover. (Wikipedia)

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References

  • Simpson, K., N. Day and P. Trusler (2004). Field Guide to Birds of Australia: 7th Edition Penguin Group (Australia), Camberwell, Victoria.