C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Scolopacidae

Swinhoe's Snipe

Gallinago megala

CIOC 2127

Swinhoe's Snipe

Gallinago megala

Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae

Swinhoe's Snipe (Gallinago megala).

ATK103

DEF64

2070 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 27–29 cm
Body Mass: 121 g
Wingspan: 44 cm
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 103

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 103).

DEF 64

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 64).

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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: Palearctic: temperate woodland-edge wetlands of Central & Eastern Palearctic: Northeastern Kazakhstan & South-central Siberia & North-central Mongolia and Amurland (Southeastern Russia) Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Gallinago megala

Which family does it belong to?

Sandpipers, Snipes (Scolopacidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic: temperate woodland-edge wetlands of Central & Eastern Palearctic: Northeastern Kazakhstan & South-central Siberia & North-central Mongolia and Amurland (Southeastern Russia)