Pantanal Snipe

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Pantanal Snipe (<em>Gallinago paraguaiae</em>) is a species of Sandpipers, Snipes (<em>Scolopacidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Pantanal Snipe (Gallinago paraguaiae) is a species of Sandpipers, Snipes (Scolopacidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Gallinago; binomial: Gallinago paraguaiae; authority: (Vieillot, 1816).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Treat as monotypic following split of G. magellanica (Miller et al. 2019; SACC 843). Change English name from South American Snipe to Pantanal Snipe (SACC 903).

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