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Common Snipe

Gallinago gallinago

Critically Endangered

About

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (động vật)

Phylum

Chordata (động vật có dây sống)

Class

Aves (chim)

Order

Charadriiformes (Bộ Choi choi)

Species

Gallinago gallinago (Common Snipe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese タシギ

Chinese 扇尾沙锥

Spanish Agachona común

French Bécassine des marais

German Bekassine

Portuguese narceja-comum

Russian Бекас

Arabic الجهلول العادي(الشنقب)

Thai นกปากซ่อมหางพัด

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Snipe?

The scientific name of Common Snipe is Gallinago gallinago. It belongs to the genus Gallinago.

What is the conservation status of Common Snipe?

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Common Snipe live?

Common Snipe is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United States.

What family does Common Snipe belong to?

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

Is Common Snipe endangered?

Yes, Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Common Snipe belong to?

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).

What are the closest relatives of Common Snipe?

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