Giant Snipe

Sandpipers, Snipes 👁 369 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Gallinago; binomial: Gallinago undulata; authority: (Boddaert, 1783).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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