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Common Snipe

Gallinago gallinago
Scolopacidae Low risk

The common snipe 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.

Summary from Wikipedia

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Kevin Guille · xeno-canto 1105609

At a glance

Family
Scolopacidae
Group
Shorebirds and Allies
Conservation status
Low risk

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