Chatham Islands Snipe

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Chatham Islands Snipe (<em>Coenocorypha pusilla</em>) is a species of Sandpipers, Snipes (<em>Scolopacidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Coenocorypha; binomial: Coenocorypha pusilla; authority: (Buller, 1869).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change (14.2) English name from Chatham Snipe to Chatham Islands Snipe to align with other major world bird lists.

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