Great Snipe

Gallinago media

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae

About

The great snipe is a small stocky wader in the genus Gallinago. This bird's breeding habitat is marshes and wet meadows with short vegetation in north-eastern Europe, including north-western Russia. Great snipes are migratory, wintering in Africa. The European breeding population is in steep decline.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is marshes and wet meadows with short vegetation in north-eastern Europe, including north-western Russia.

Diet

Eat insects and earthworms, and occasional plant material.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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