Pantanal Snipe
NamePantanal Snipe
Common NamePantanal Snipe
Scientific NameGallinago undulata
FamilyScolopacidae
Wingspan (cm)47
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)215
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown with prominent buffy streaks, especially on the back and crown. The head has dark stripes alternating with buffy stripes. Underparts are whitish to buff, with dark barring on the flanks. The long, straight bill is dark with a paler base, and the short legs are yellowish-green. The outer tail feathers often show rufous coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a low, repeated 'kek-kek-kek' or 'chup-chup-chup' call when flushed. During display flights, males produce a distinctive 'drumming' sound with their outer tail feathers.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, primarily in the Pantanal region of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, extending south to northern Argentina and Uruguay.
Identifying Featuresvery long bill, cryptic brown plumage, streaked head pattern, short legs, rufous in tail
Description
The Pantanal Snipe is a medium-sized, stocky wading bird characterized by its very long, straight bill and cryptic brown plumage. It is typically shy and well-camouflaged, often found probing for invertebrates in wet grasslands and marshes.
