About the Jack Snipe
The jack snipe or jacksnipe is a small stocky wader. It is the smallest snipe, and the only member of the genus Lymnocryptes. Features such as its sternum and its continuous 'bobbing up and down' make it quite distinct from other snipes or woodcocks.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Lymnocryptes minimus |
| Species Codes | jacsni, JASN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jack Snipe belong to?
The Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Jack Snipe?
The jack snipe or jacksnipe is a small stocky wader. It is the smallest snipe, and the only member of the genus Lymnocryptes. Features such as its sternum and its continuous 'bobbing up and down' make it quite distinct from other snipes or woodcocks....
Where can I report a Jack Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of Jack Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jacsni, or on iNaturalist.
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