About the Wilson's Snipe
Wilson's snipe is a small, stocky shorebird. The generic name Gallinago is Neo-Latin for a woodcock or snipe from Latin gallina, "hen" and the suffix -ago, "resembling". The specific name delicata is Latin for "dainty".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Gallinago delicata |
| Species Codes | wilsni1, WISN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wilson's Snipe belong to?
The Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Wilson's Snipe?
Wilson's snipe is a small, stocky shorebird. The generic name Gallinago is Neo-Latin for a woodcock or snipe from Latin gallina, \"hen\" and the suffix -ago, \"resembling\". The specific name delicata is Latin for \"dainty\"....
Where can I report a Wilson's Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of Wilson's Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wilsni1, or on iNaturalist.
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