About the African Snipe
The African snipe also known as the Ethiopian snipe, is a small stocky wader. It breeds in eastern and southern Africa in wet mountain moorland and swamps at altitudes of 1,700–4,000 m (5,600–13,100 ft). When not breeding it disperses widely, including into coastal lowlands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Gallinago nigripennis |
| Species Codes | afrsni1, AFSN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Snipe belong to?
The African Snipe (Gallinago nigripennis) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the African Snipe?
The African snipe also known as the Ethiopian snipe, is a small stocky wader. It breeds in eastern and southern Africa in wet mountain moorland and swamps at altitudes of 1,700–4,000 m (5,600–13,100 ft). When not breeding it disperses widely, including into coastal lowlands....
Where can I report a African Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of African Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrsni1, or on iNaturalist.
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