Australian Painted-Snipe (Rostratula australis) — Endangered Aves

Australian Painted-Snipe

Rostratula australis

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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