Wildlifeof Bhutan
Common Snipe
Shorebirds
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Gallinago gallinago
Basic stats
Size
25–27cm; bill 5.5–7cm
Wingspan
44–47cm
Weight
80–140g
The common snipe is 25 to 27cm long with a wingspan of 44 to 47cm and a weight of 80 to 140g, up to 180g before migration. It has short greenish-grey legs and a very long, straight dark bill of 5.5 to 7cm (Wikipedia, general species account).
The young are cared for by both parents, each looking after half the brood, and fledge in 10 to 20 days. The only source read for the Bhutan guide gives these details. No plumage, range or habitat information was found, so none is stated.
Quick answers
- How big is the Common Snipe?
- 25–27cm; bill 5.5–7cm
- What is the wingspan of the Common Snipe?
- 44–47cm
- How much does the Common Snipe weigh?
- 80–140g