About the Greater Painted-Snipe
The Greater Painted-Snipe (Rostratula benghalensis) 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 grpsni1 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 benghalensis |
| Species Codes | grpsni1, GPSN, GRPS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Painted-Snipe belong to?
The Greater Painted-Snipe (Rostratula benghalensis) belongs to the Painted-Snipes family (Rostratulidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Greater Painted-Snipe?
The Greater 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 Greater Painted-Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Painted-Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grpsni1, or on iNaturalist.