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Great Snipe

Gallinago media

Near Threatened

About

Great Snipe (Gallinago media) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Gallinago media (Great Snipe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヨーロッパジシギ

Chinese 大沙錐

Spanish Agachadiza real

French bécassine double

German Doppelschnepfe

Portuguese narceja-real

Russian Дупель

Similar Species in Gallinago

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African Snipe

Gallinago nigripennis

Critically Endangered

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Fuegian Snipe

Gallinago stricklandii

Gallinago macrodactyla

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Snipe?

The scientific name of Great Snipe is Gallinago media. It belongs to the genus Gallinago.

What is the conservation status of Great Snipe?

Great Snipe (Gallinago media) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Great Snipe live?

Great Snipe is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Great Snipe belong to?

Great Snipe (Gallinago media) belongs to the genus Gallinago, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.

What kingdom does Great Snipe belong to?

Great Snipe (Gallinago media) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Great Snipe?

The closest relatives of Great Snipe in the genus Gallinago include African Snipe, Common Snipe, Fuegian Snipe, Giant Snipe, Imperial Snipe.