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South American Snipe

Gallinago paraguaiae

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Scolopacidae
Genus
Gallinago
Species
Gallinago paraguaiae (South American Snipe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ナンベイタシギ
Chinese 南美沙錐
Spanish Becasina Sudamericana
French Bécassine du Paraguay
German Magellanbekassine
Portuguese batuíra
Russian Южноамериканский 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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Giant Snipe
Gallinago undulata
Least Concern
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Imperial Snipe
Gallinago imperialis
Near Threatened
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Jameson's Snipe
Gallinago jamesoni
Least Concern
View all species in Gallinago →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of South American Snipe?
The scientific name of South American Snipe is Gallinago paraguaiae. It belongs to the genus Gallinago.
What is the conservation status of South American Snipe?
South American Snipe (Gallinago paraguaiae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does South American Snipe live?
South American Snipe is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does South American Snipe belong to?
South American Snipe (Gallinago paraguaiae) belongs to the genus Gallinago, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.
Is South American Snipe endangered?
No, South American Snipe (Gallinago paraguaiae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does South American Snipe belong to?
South American Snipe (Gallinago paraguaiae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of South American Snipe?
The closest relatives of South American Snipe in the genus Gallinago include Common Snipe, Wilson's Snipe, Fuegian Snipe, Great Snipe, Noble Snipe.

Native Range — 4 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 🐾
Giant Snipe
Gallinago undulata
LC 🐾
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
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South American Snipe
Gallinago paraguaiae
LC
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Swinhoe's Snipe
Gallinago megala
NE 🐾
Wood Snipe
Gallinago nemoricola
VU 🐾
African Snipe
Gallinago nigripennis
LC
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