Greater Painted-snipe
Greater Painted-snipe (<em>Rostratula benghalensis</em>) is a species of Painted-snipes (<em>Rostratulidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Greater Painted-snipe (Rostratula benghalensis) is a species of Painted-snipes (Rostratulidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids. A cryptically patterned wader of marshes, the female more colorful than the male; the male incubates and rears the young alone; feeds on worms and insects in soft mud.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Rostratula; binomial: Rostratula benghalensis; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 23-28cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa and the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
