Wood Snipe
Gallinago nemoricola
The Wood Snipe (Gallinago nemoricola) is a legendary sandpiper found in 6 countries, weighing about 168 g. The wood snipe is a species of snipe which breeds in the Himalayas of northern India, Nepal, Bhutan and southern China.
About the Wood Snipe
The wood snipe is a species of snipe which breeds in the Himalayas of northern India, Nepal, Bhutan and southern China. In winter, it occurs at lower altitudes in the Himalayas, as a regular visitor in small numbers to north Vietnam. it also occurs as a vagrant in central and southern India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, north Thailand and Laos. It is reportedly very well-known to Chauri herders in the Himalayas.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in India, Bangladesh.
When to see it
Best months: February, April, May, June, July, with peak activity in May. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Wood Snipe look like?
- The wood snipe is a species of snipe which breeds in the Himalayas of northern India, Nepal, Bhutan and southern China.
- How big is a Wood Snipe?
- The Wood Snipe is a medium sized bird weighing about 168 g.
- Where can you see a Wood Snipe?
- The Wood Snipe occurs in 6 countries, including China, Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan.
- What birds look similar to a Wood Snipe?
- The Wood Snipe is most easily confused with the Fuegian Snipe, the Imperial Snipe and the Madagascar Snipe.
- Is the Wood Snipe endangered?
- The Wood Snipe is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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