Shorebirds and Allies
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
At a glance
Family
Scolopacidae
Group
Shorebirds and Allies
Conservation status
Low risk
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