Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's Snipe (<em>Gallinago megala</em>) is a species of Sandpipers, Snipes (<em>Scolopacidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Swinhoe's Snipe (Gallinago megala) is a species of Sandpipers, Snipes (Scolopacidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Gallinago; binomial: Gallinago megala; authority: Swinhoe, 1861.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: OR, AU : wetland edge of subtropical to tropical e Oriental region: s Korean Pen., ec China, Taiwan, Philippines, Malay Pen., Indonesian Arch., New Guinea, far n Australia, Bismarck Arch. (including Admiralty Is.), Solomon Is., Mariana Is. (n Micronesia) and Palau to Chuuk (=Truk; sw, sc Caroline Is., Micronesia).
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
