Jameson's Snipe

Gallinago jamesoni

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae

About

Jameson's snipe or the Andean snipe, is a small, stocky wader. It breeds in the Andes in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. It appears to be entirely sedentary, with no evidence of migration.

Fun Fact

Its cryptic plumage provides effective camouflage when the bird stands motionless amongst marsh vegetation.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in marshy areas where grassland and forest intergrade, at altitudes ranging between 2,100 – 3,800 m (mostly 3,000 – 3,500 m).

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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