Jack Snipe

Lymnocryptes minimus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae

About

The jack snipe or jacksnipe is a small stocky wader. It is the smallest snipe, and the only member of the genus Lymnocryptes. Features such as its sternum and its continuous 'bobbing up and down' make it quite distinct from other snipes or woodcocks.

Fun Fact

Features such as its sternum and its continuous 'bobbing up and down' make it quite distinct from other snipes or woodcocks.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is marshes, bogs, tundra and wet meadows with short vegetation in northern Europe and northern Russia.

Diet

Eat insects and earthworms, also plant material.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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