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Birds
Common snipe
Common snipe · Gallinago gallinago
Common snipe are masters of camouflage, searching for food in wet habitats.
Fact file
- Size
- 30 to 33 cm in length with a wingspan of 50 to 60 cm.
- Males and females
- Females and males look similar, although males can generally be slightly larger.
- Sounds
- Typical "schnip-schnap" sound that can be heard in flight or during the breeding season.
- Diet
- Mainly insects, worms and plant material from wet habitats.
- Offspring
- The breeding season is between May and June, when up to four eggs are laid.
How to identify Common snipe
Common snipe have a striking pattern of brown and black plumage that helps them blend perfectly into their natural habitat. Their long, slender bill and long legs are also characteristic, while the conspicuously long tail feathers are clearly visible in flight.
Adult common snipe reach a length of roughly 30 to 33 centimetres. They have a wingspan of about 50 to 60 centimetres, which gives them an elegant silhouette in flight. The animals are slim and relatively light, which makes them very agile in their habitat.
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