About the Imperial Snipe
The imperial snipe is a small stocky wader which breeds in the Andes. For a century it was known only from two specimens collected near Bogotá, Colombia, and was presumed extinct, but it was rediscovered in Peru in 1967 and Ecuador in 1988. It is not known if it is migratory.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Gallinago imperialis |
| Species Codes | impsni1, IMSN |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Imperial Snipe belong to?
The Imperial Snipe (Gallinago imperialis) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Imperial Snipe?
The Imperial Snipe is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Imperial Snipe?
The imperial snipe is a small stocky wader which breeds in the Andes. For a century it was known only from two specimens collected near Bogotá, Colombia, and was presumed extinct, but it was rediscovered in Peru in 1967 and Ecuador in 1988. It is not known if it is migratory....
Where can I report a Imperial Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of Imperial Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code impsni1, or on iNaturalist.
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