types of snipe birds
For other uses, see Snipe (disambiguation). A snipe is any of about 25 wading bird species in three genera in the family Scolopacidae. They are characterized by a very long, slender bill and crypsis, or camouflage, plumage. The Gallinago snipes have a nearly worldwide distribution, the Lymnocryptes snipe is restricted to Asia and Europe and the Coenocorypha snipes are found only in the Outlying Islands of New Zealand.
Great snipe description. Like the other 15 species of snipe, the great snipe is a beautifully camouflaged wading bird . The bulky great snipe has brown, patterned plumage, with extensive dark barring on the white underside . The feathers at the leading edge of the wing have bold, white tips, and the corners of the tail are also white .
Wilson's Snipe. Though the long tradition of âsnipe huntâ pranks at summer camp has convinced many people otherwise, Wilsonâs Snipes arenât made-up creatures. These plump, long-billed birds are among the most widespread shorebirds in North America.