About the Magellanic Snipe
The Magellanic snipe is a bird in tribe Scolopancinai and subfamily Scolopacinae of family Scolopacidae, the sandpipers and relatives. It is found in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Gallinago magellanica |
| Species Codes | soasni3, MASN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Magellanic Snipe belong to?
The Magellanic Snipe (Gallinago magellanica) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Magellanic Snipe?
The Magellanic snipe is a bird in tribe Scolopancinai and subfamily Scolopacinae of family Scolopacidae, the sandpipers and relatives. It is found in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands....
Where can I report a Magellanic Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of Magellanic Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soasni3, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
694
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