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Bécassine du Japon

Gallinago hardwickii

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオジシギ
Chinese 大地鷸〔澳南沙錐，大田鷸〕
Spanish Agachadiza japonesa
French Bécassine du Japon
German Japanbekassine
Portuguese narceja-grande
Russian Японский бекас

Similar Species in Gallinago

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Bécassine africaine
Gallinago nigripennis
Least Concern
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Bécassine à queue pointue
Gallinago stenura
Not Evaluated
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Bécassine de la puna
Gallinago andina
Least Concern
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Bécassine des bois
Gallinago nemoricola
Vulnerable
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Bécassine des marais
Gallinago gallinago
Critically Endangered
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Bécassine des paramos
Gallinago jamesoni
Least Concern
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Bécassine de Strickland
Gallinago stricklandii
Near Threatened
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Bécassine de Swinhoe
Gallinago megala
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bécassine du Japon?
The scientific name of Bécassine du Japon is Gallinago hardwickii. It belongs to the genus Gallinago.
What is the conservation status of Bécassine du Japon?
Bécassine du Japon (Gallinago hardwickii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Bécassine du Japon live?
Bécassine du Japon is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does Bécassine du Japon belong to?
Bécassine du Japon (Gallinago hardwickii) belongs to the genus Gallinago, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.
What kingdom does Bécassine du Japon belong to?
Bécassine du Japon (Gallinago hardwickii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Bécassine du Japon?
The closest relatives of Bécassine du Japon in the genus Gallinago include Bécassine africaine, Bécassine à queue pointue, Bécassine de la puna, Bécassine des bois, Bécassine des marais.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Gallinago — 17 Species

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Bécassine africaine
Gallinago nigripennis
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Bécassine à queue pointue
Gallinago stenura
NE 🐾
Bécassine de la puna
Gallinago andina
LC 🐾
Bécassine des bois
Gallinago nemoricola
VU 🐾
Bécassine des marais
Gallinago gallinago
CR 🐾
Bécassine des paramos
Gallinago jamesoni
LC 🐾
Bécassine de Strickland
Gallinago stricklandii
NT 🐾
Bécassine de Swinhoe
Gallinago megala
NE 🐾
Bécassine de Wilson
Gallinago delicata
LC 🐾
bécassine double
Gallinago media
NT
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Bécassine du Japon
Gallinago hardwickii
NT
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Bécassine du Paraguay
Gallinago paraguaiae
LC 🐾
Bécassine géante
Gallinago undulata
LC 🐾
Bécassine impériale
Gallinago imperialis
NT 🐾
Bécassine malgache
Gallinago macrodactyla
VU 🐾
Bécassine noble
Gallinago nobilis
NT 🐾
Bécassine solitaire
Gallinago solitaria
LC
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