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Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

Least Concern

About

Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Gallinago delicata (Wilson's Snipe)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 威爾森氏沙錐

Spanish becasina común

French Bécassine de Wilson

German Wilsonbekassine

Portuguese narceja-de-wilson

Russian Американский бекас

Similar Species in Gallinago

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African Snipe

Gallinago nigripennis

Critically Endangered

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Fuegian Snipe

Gallinago stricklandii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wilson's Snipe?

The scientific name of Wilson's Snipe is Gallinago delicata. It belongs to the genus Gallinago.

What is the conservation status of Wilson's Snipe?

Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wilson's Snipe live?

Wilson's Snipe is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Wilson's Snipe belong to?

Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) belongs to the genus Gallinago, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.

Is Wilson's Snipe endangered?

No, Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Wilson's Snipe belong to?

Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Wilson's Snipe?

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