Subantarctic Snipe

Overview

Subantarctic Snipe (Coenocorypha aucklandica) is a species of Sandpipers, Snipes (Scolopacidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Coenocorypha; binomial: Coenocorypha aucklandica; authority: (Gray, GR, 1845).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Coenocorypha aucklandica to Subantarctic Snipe with above splits of C. huegeli and C. iredalei.