StatusNative
RarityRare
Height26 cm
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"The Pin-tailed Snipe has one of the widest breeding ranges of any snipe, stretching from the Ural Mountains to the Sea of Okhotsk."
Field Guide
Pin-tailed Snipe
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The Pin-tailed Snipe (*Gallinago stenura*) is a cryptic, medium-sized migratory shorebird that is a rare visitor to Northwestern and Northern Australia travelling along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. Breeding in northern and eastern Russia and migrates south to spend the non-breeding season mainly in South and Southeast Asia. Its subtle plumage and secretive habits make it a challenging bird to spot and identify in the field.
Distribution Map
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