About the Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's snipe, also known as forest snipe or Chinese snipe, is a medium-sized, long-billed, migratory wader.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Gallinago megala |
| Species Codes | swisni1, SWSN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swinhoe's Snipe belong to?
The Swinhoe's Snipe (Gallinago megala) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Swinhoe's Snipe?
Swinhoe's snipe, also known as forest snipe or Chinese snipe, is a medium-sized, long-billed, migratory wader....
Where can I report a Swinhoe's Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of Swinhoe's Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swisni1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
536
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