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Becasina Imperial

Gallinago imperialis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Scolopacidae
Genus
Gallinago
Species
Gallinago imperialis (Becasina Imperial)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セジマタシギ
Chinese 大厚嘴沙錐
Spanish Becasina Imperial
French Bécassine impériale
German Kaiserbekassine
Portuguese narceja-imperial
Russian Королевский бекас

Similar Species in Gallinago

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Agachadiza africana
Gallinago nigripennis
Least Concern
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Agachadiza colirrara
Gallinago stenura
Not Evaluated
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Agachadiza del Baikal
Gallinago megala
Not Evaluated
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Agachadiza del Himalaya
Gallinago nemoricola
Vulnerable
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Agachadiza fueguina
Gallinago stricklandii
Near Threatened
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Agachadiza gigante
Gallinago undulata
Least Concern
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Agachadiza japonesa
Gallinago hardwickii
Near Threatened
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Agachadiza malgache
Gallinago macrodactyla
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Becasina Imperial?
The scientific name of Becasina Imperial is Gallinago imperialis. It belongs to the genus Gallinago.
What is the conservation status of Becasina Imperial?
Becasina Imperial (Gallinago imperialis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Becasina Imperial live?
Becasina Imperial is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Becasina Imperial belong to?
Becasina Imperial (Gallinago imperialis) belongs to the genus Gallinago, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.
What kingdom does Becasina Imperial belong to?
Becasina Imperial (Gallinago imperialis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Becasina Imperial?
The closest relatives of Becasina Imperial in the genus Gallinago include Agachadiza africana, Agachadiza colirrara, Agachadiza del Baikal, Agachadiza del Himalaya, Agachadiza fueguina.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Gallinago — 17 Species

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Agachadiza africana
Gallinago nigripennis
LC 🐾
Agachadiza colirrara
Gallinago stenura
NE 🐾
Agachadiza del Baikal
Gallinago megala
NE 🐾
Agachadiza del Himalaya
Gallinago nemoricola
VU 🐾
Agachadiza fueguina
Gallinago stricklandii
NT 🐾
Agachadiza gigante
Gallinago undulata
LC 🐾
Agachadiza japonesa
Gallinago hardwickii
NT 🐾
Agachadiza malgache
Gallinago macrodactyla
VU 🐾
Agachadiza real
Gallinago media
NT 🐾
Agachadiza solitaria
Gallinago solitaria
LC 🐾
Agachona común
Gallinago gallinago
CR 🐾
Becasina Andina
Gallinago jamesoni
LC 🐾
becasina común
Gallinago delicata
LC 🐾
Becasina de Puna
Gallinago andina
LC
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Becasina Imperial
Gallinago imperialis
NT
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Becasina Sudamericana
Gallinago paraguaiae
LC 🐾
caica de páramo
Gallinago nobilis
NT
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