About the Chatham Islands Snipe
The Chatham Islands snipe, also known as the Chatham snipe, is a species of wader in the family Scolopacidae. It is endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand, and is only found on a few islands in the south of the Chatham Islands group.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Coenocorypha pusilla |
| Species Codes | chisni1, CISN |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chatham Islands Snipe belong to?
The Chatham Islands Snipe (Coenocorypha pusilla) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chatham Islands Snipe?
The Chatham Islands Snipe is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chatham Islands Snipe?
The Chatham Islands snipe, also known as the Chatham snipe, is a species of wader in the family Scolopacidae. It is endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand, and is only found on a few islands in the south of the Chatham Islands group....
Where can I report a Chatham Islands Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of Chatham Islands Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chisni1, or on iNaturalist.
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