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Riesenbekassine

Gallinago undulata

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニタシギ
Chinese 巨沙錐
Spanish Agachadiza gigante
French Bécassine géante
German Riesenbekassine
Portuguese narcejão
Russian Большой бекас

Similar Species in Gallinago

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Afrikanische Bekassine
Gallinago nigripennis
Least Concern
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Andenbekassine
Gallinago jamesoni
Least Concern
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Bekassine
Gallinago gallinago
Critically Endangered
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Doppelschnepfe
Gallinago media
Near Threatened
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Einsiedlerbekassine
Gallinago solitaria
Least Concern
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Japanbekassine
Gallinago hardwickii
Near Threatened
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Kaiserbekassine
Gallinago imperialis
Near Threatened
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Kordillerenbekassine
Gallinago stricklandii
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Riesenbekassine?
The scientific name of Riesenbekassine is Gallinago undulata. It belongs to the genus Gallinago.
What is the conservation status of Riesenbekassine?
Riesenbekassine (Gallinago undulata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Riesenbekassine live?
Riesenbekassine is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Riesenbekassine belong to?
Riesenbekassine (Gallinago undulata) belongs to the genus Gallinago, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.
Is Riesenbekassine endangered?
No, Riesenbekassine (Gallinago undulata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Riesenbekassine belong to?
Riesenbekassine (Gallinago undulata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Riesenbekassine?
The closest relatives of Riesenbekassine in the genus Gallinago include Afrikanische Bekassine, Andenbekassine, Bekassine, Doppelschnepfe, Einsiedlerbekassine.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Gallinago — 17 Species

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Afrikanische Bekassine
Gallinago nigripennis
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Andenbekassine
Gallinago jamesoni
LC 🐾
Bekassine
Gallinago gallinago
CR 🐾
Doppelschnepfe
Gallinago media
NT 🐾
Einsiedlerbekassine
Gallinago solitaria
LC 🐾
Japanbekassine
Gallinago hardwickii
NT 🐾
Kaiserbekassine
Gallinago imperialis
NT 🐾
Kordillerenbekassine
Gallinago stricklandii
NT 🐾
Madagaskarbekassine
Gallinago macrodactyla
VU 🐾
Magellanbekassine
Gallinago paraguaiae
LC 🐾
Nepalbekassine
Gallinago nemoricola
VU 🐾
Nobelbekassine
Gallinago nobilis
NT 🐾
Punabekassine
Gallinago andina
LC
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Riesenbekassine
Gallinago undulata
LC
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Spießbekassine
Gallinago stenura
NE 🐾
Waldbekassine
Gallinago megala
NE 🐾
Wilsonbekassine
Gallinago delicata
LC
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