About the Australian Painted-Snipe
The Australian Painted-Snipe (Rostratula australis) is a species of bird in the Painted-Snipes family (Rostratulidae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 3 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code auspas1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Painted-Snipes (Rostratulidae) |
| Species | Rostratula australis |
| Species Codes | auspas1, APSN, AUPS |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australian Painted-Snipe belong to?
The Australian Painted-Snipe (Rostratula australis) belongs to the Painted-Snipes family (Rostratulidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Australian Painted-Snipe?
The Australian Painted-Snipe is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Australian Painted-Snipe?
The Australian Painted-Snipe is a member of the Painted-Snipes family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Australian Painted-Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of Australian Painted-Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code auspas1, or on iNaturalist.
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