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Giant Snipe

Gallinago undulata

Least Concern

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum
Chordata (रज्जुकी)
Class
Aves (पक्षी)
Order
Charadriiformes (करैड्रिफोर्मीस)
Family
Scolopacidae
Genus
Gallinago
Species
Gallinago undulata (Giant Snipe)

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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Common Snipe
Gallinago gallinago
Critically Endangered
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Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Least Concern
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Fuegian Snipe
Gallinago stricklandii
Near Threatened
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Great Snipe
Gallinago media
Near Threatened
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Noble Snipe
Gallinago nobilis
Near Threatened
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Imperial Snipe
Gallinago imperialis
Near Threatened
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Jameson's Snipe
Gallinago jamesoni
Least Concern
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Latham's Snipe
Gallinago hardwickii
Near Threatened
View all species in Gallinago →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Snipe?
The scientific name of Giant Snipe is Gallinago undulata. It belongs to the genus Gallinago.
What is the conservation status of Giant Snipe?
Giant Snipe (Gallinago undulata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Giant Snipe live?
Giant Snipe is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Giant Snipe belong to?
Giant Snipe (Gallinago undulata) belongs to the genus Gallinago, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.
Is Giant Snipe endangered?
No, Giant Snipe (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 Giant Snipe belong to?
Giant Snipe (Gallinago undulata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Giant Snipe?
The closest relatives of Giant Snipe in the genus Gallinago include Common Snipe, Wilson's Snipe, Fuegian Snipe, Great Snipe, Noble Snipe.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Gallinago — 17 Species

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Common Snipe
Gallinago gallinago
CR 🐾
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
LC 🐾
Fuegian Snipe
Gallinago stricklandii
NT 🐾
Great Snipe
Gallinago media
NT 🐾
Noble Snipe
Gallinago nobilis
NT
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Giant Snipe
Gallinago undulata
LC
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Imperial Snipe
Gallinago imperialis
NT 🐾
Jameson's Snipe
Gallinago jamesoni
LC 🐾
Latham's Snipe
Gallinago hardwickii
NT 🐾
Madagascar Snipe
Gallinago macrodactyla
VU 🐾
Pin-tailed Snipe
Gallinago stenura
NE 🐾
Puna Snipe
Gallinago andina
LC 🐾
Solitary Snipe
Gallinago solitaria
LC 🐾
South American Snipe
Gallinago paraguaiae
LC 🐾
Swinhoe's Snipe
Gallinago megala
NE 🐾
Wood Snipe
Gallinago nemoricola
VU 🐾
African Snipe
Gallinago nigripennis
LC
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