Common Snipe

Gallinago gallinago

Order:

Charadriiformes

Family:

Scolopacidae

Size:

25-27 cm

Weight:

72-181 g

Taxonomy:

G. g. gallinago (Linnaeus, 1758)

Short Description:

The Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) is a migratory bird found in Pakistan during the winter months. It inhabits wetlands, marshes, and waterlogged areas across the country. With its long bill and cryptic plumage, it blends seamlessly into its surroundings, making it challenging to spot.

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In Pakistan, Common Snipes are primarily distributed in regions such as wetlands along the Indus River, coastal areas, and freshwater lakes like Keenjhar Lake and Haleji Lake.

These birds exhibit solitary behavior, often foraging in shallow water or mud for invertebrates such as worms, insects, and crustaceans. They are known for their distinctive “drumming” sound produced during aerial displays, which is created by air rushing through their tail feathers during steep dives.