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White-bellied Seedsnipe

Attagis malouinus

Seedsnipes · Charadriiformes · Legendary

The White-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis malouinus) is a legendary seedsnip found in 2 countries, weighing about 340 g. The white-bellied seedsnipe is a species of bird in suborder Scolopaci of order Charadriiformes, the shorebirds.

Least ConcernLegendaryEats fruitgrasslandscrape nest340 g
White-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis malouinus), photo 1
Photo: Sofia Larrandart · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
White-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis malouinus), photo 2
Photo: Charlotte Kirchner · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
White-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis malouinus), photo 3
Photo: Charlotte Kirchner · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
White-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis malouinus), photo 4
Photo: Charlotte Kirchner · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
White-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis malouinus), photo 5
Photo: Federico Muñoz · http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
White-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis malouinus), photo 6
Photo: Federico Muñoz · http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
White-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis malouinus), photo 7
Photo: Hugo Hulsberg · http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
White-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis malouinus), photo 8
Photo: Hugo Hulsberg · http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
White-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis malouinus), photo 9
Photo: Hugo Hulsberg · http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
White-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis malouinus), photo 10
Photo: Pablo · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

About the White-bellied Seedsnipe

The white-bellied seedsnipe is a species of bird in suborder Scolopaci of order Charadriiformes, the shorebirds. It is found Argentina and Chile.

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How to identify it

The white-bellied seedsnipe is 26.5 to 29 cm (10 to 11 in) long and weighs about 310 to 400 g (11 to 14 oz). The sexes are essentially alike. Males' upperparts and breast have an intricate scallop pattern of buff, cinnamon, and black; their chin and belly are white. Females have a somewhat less sharp division between the breast and belly than males. Juveniles are very similar to adults but are slightly paler and have somewhat heavier scalloping. Voice: The white-bellied seedsnipe's flight calls are "an excited-sounding 'tu-whit tu-whit' or 'too-ee too-ee...', given continually."

Where it lives

Argentina Chile

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

How do you identify a White-bellied Seedsnipe?
The white-bellied seedsnipe is 26.5 to 29 cm (10 to 11 in) long and weighs about 310 to 400 g (11 to 14 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
How big is a White-bellied Seedsnipe?
The White-bellied Seedsnipe is a large sized bird weighing about 340 g.
Where can you see a White-bellied Seedsnipe?
The White-bellied Seedsnipe occurs in 2 countries, including Argentina and Chile.
What birds look similar to a White-bellied Seedsnipe?
The White-bellied Seedsnipe is most easily confused with the Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe.
Is the White-bellied Seedsnipe endangered?
The White-bellied Seedsnipe is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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