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Wood Snipe

Gallinago nemoricola

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Charadriiformes (Yağmur kuşları)
Family
Scolopacidae
Genus
Gallinago
Species
Gallinago nemoricola (Wood Snipe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese モリジシギ
Chinese 林沙錐
Spanish Agachadiza del Himalaya
French Bécassine des bois
German Nepalbekassine
Portuguese narceja-do-bosque
Russian Гималайский дупель
Thai นกปากซ่อมพง

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wood Snipe?
The scientific name of Wood Snipe is Gallinago nemoricola. It belongs to the genus Gallinago.
What is the conservation status of Wood Snipe?
Wood Snipe (Gallinago nemoricola) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Wood Snipe live?
Wood Snipe is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Wood Snipe belong to?
Wood Snipe (Gallinago nemoricola) belongs to the genus Gallinago, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.
Is Wood Snipe endangered?
Yes, Wood Snipe (Gallinago nemoricola) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Wood Snipe belong to?
Wood Snipe (Gallinago nemoricola) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Wood Snipe?
The closest relatives of Wood Snipe in the genus Gallinago include Common Snipe, Wilson's Snipe, Fuegian Snipe, Great Snipe, Noble Snipe.

Native Range — 1 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 🐾
South American Snipe
Gallinago paraguaiae
LC 🐾
Swinhoe's Snipe
Gallinago megala
NE
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Wood Snipe
Gallinago nemoricola
VU
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African Snipe
Gallinago nigripennis
LC
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