C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Rostratulidae

Greater Painted-snipe

Rostratula benghalensis

CIOC 2074

Greater Painted-snipe

Rostratula benghalensis

Charadriiformes · Rostratulidae

Greater Painted-snipe (Rostratula benghalensis).

ATK82

DEF51

2019 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 23–28 cm
Body Mass: 121 g
Wingspan: 53 cm
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 82

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 82).

DEF 51

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 51).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa & Oriental: widespread inland Africa and tropical to subtropical (locally temperate) Asia: Africa and Madagascar; Indus Valley (Central Pakistan) to Southern China & Central Japan & Philippines and Eastern Lesser Sundas Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Rostratula benghalensis

Which family does it belong to?

Painted-snipes (Rostratulidae)

Where is it found?

Africa & Oriental: widespread inland Africa and tropical to subtropical (locally temperate) Asia: Africa and Madagascar; Indus Valley (Central Pakistan) to Southern China & Central Japan & Philippines and Eastern Lesser Sundas