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Imperial Snipe

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.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

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

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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African Snipe
Gallinago nigripennis
Least Concern
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Common Snipe
Gallinago gallinago
Critically Endangered
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Fuegian Snipe
Gallinago stricklandii
Near Threatened
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Giant Snipe
Gallinago undulata
Least Concern
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Great Snipe
Gallinago media
Near Threatened
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Jameson's Snipe
Gallinago jamesoni
Least Concern
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Latham's Snipe
Gallinago hardwickii
Near Threatened
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Madagascar Snipe
Gallinago macrodactyla
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Imperial Snipe?
The scientific name of Imperial Snipe is Gallinago imperialis. It belongs to the genus Gallinago.
What is the conservation status of Imperial Snipe?
Imperial Snipe (Gallinago imperialis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Imperial Snipe live?
Imperial Snipe 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 Imperial Snipe belong to?
Imperial Snipe (Gallinago imperialis) belongs to the genus Gallinago, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.
What kingdom does Imperial Snipe belong to?
Imperial Snipe (Gallinago imperialis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Imperial Snipe?
The closest relatives of Imperial Snipe in the genus Gallinago include African Snipe, Common Snipe, Fuegian Snipe, Giant Snipe, Great Snipe.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Gallinago — 17 Species

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African Snipe
Gallinago nigripennis
LC 🐾
Common Snipe
Gallinago gallinago
CR 🐾
Fuegian Snipe
Gallinago stricklandii
NT 🐾
Giant Snipe
Gallinago undulata
LC 🐾
Great Snipe
Gallinago media
NT
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Imperial Snipe
Gallinago imperialis
NT
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Jameson's Snipe
Gallinago jamesoni
LC 🐾
Latham's Snipe
Gallinago hardwickii
NT 🐾
Madagascar Snipe
Gallinago macrodactyla
VU 🐾
Noble Snipe
Gallinago nobilis
NT 🐾
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 🐾
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
LC 🐾
Wood Snipe
Gallinago nemoricola
VU
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