About the Solitary Snipe
The solitary snipe is a small stocky wader. It is found in the Palearctic from northeast Iran to Korea and Japan.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Gallinago solitaria |
| Species Codes | solsni1, SOSN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Solitary Snipe belong to?
The Solitary Snipe (Gallinago solitaria) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Solitary Snipe?
The solitary snipe is a small stocky wader. It is found in the Palearctic from northeast Iran to Korea and Japan....
Where can I report a Solitary Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of Solitary Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code solsni1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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