Magellanic Snipe

Gallinago magellanica

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae

About

The Magellanic snipe is a bird in tribe Scolopancinai and subfamily Scolopacinae of family Scolopacidae, the sandpipers and relatives. It is found in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands.

Fun Fact

The taxonomic history of the New World snipes of genus Gallinago is complicated.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet of invertebrates is not known in detail but includes insect larvae and earthworms.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance