About the North Island Snipe
The North Island snipe, also known as the little barrier snipe or tutukiwi, is an extinct species of bird in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae, that was endemic to New Zealand.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Coenocorypha barrierensis |
| Species Codes | noisni1, NISN |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the North Island Snipe belong to?
The North Island Snipe (Coenocorypha barrierensis) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the North Island Snipe?
The North Island snipe, also known as the little barrier snipe or tutukiwi, is an extinct species of bird in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae, that was endemic to New Zealand....
Where can I report a North Island Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of North Island Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code noisni1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
1
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