Madagascar Snipe

Madagascar Snipe

Gallinago macrodactyla

Vulnerable

Aves · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae

About

The Madagascar snipe is a small stocky wader. It breeds only in the humid eastern half of Madagascar, from sea-level up to 2,700 m, being more common above 700 m. It is non-migratory.

Fun Fact

It breeds only in the humid eastern half of Madagascar, from sea-level up to 2,700 m, being more common above 700 m.

Quick Facts

Habitat

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Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

  • Habitat Degradation
  • Overexploitation
  • Invasive Species
  • Climate Change