About the South Island Snipe
The South Island snipe, also known as the Stewart Island snipe or tutukiwi in Māori, 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 iredalei |
| Species Codes | soisni1, SISN |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the South Island Snipe belong to?
The South Island Snipe (Coenocorypha iredalei) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the South Island Snipe?
The South Island snipe, also known as the Stewart Island snipe or tutukiwi in Māori, is an extinct species of bird in the sandpiper family Scolopacidae that was endemic to New Zealand....
Where can I report a South Island Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of South Island Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soisni1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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