Australian Painted-Snipe
Rostratula australis
EndangeredAves · Charadriiformes · Rostratulidae
About
The Australian painted-snipe is a medium-sized, long-billed, distinctively patterned wader.
Fun Fact
The distinctiveness of the Australian painted-snipe was recognised by John Gould in 1838 when he described and named it Rostratula australis.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to Australia, though its distribution is patchy and its presence in any particular area is unpredictable.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease