About the Madagascar Snipe
The Madagascar snipe is a small stocky wader. It breeds only in the humid eastern half of Madagascar, from sea-level up to 2,700 m, being more common above 700 m. It is non-migratory.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Gallinago macrodactyla |
| Species Codes | madsni1, MASN |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Snipe belong to?
The Madagascar Snipe (Gallinago macrodactyla) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Madagascar Snipe?
The Madagascar Snipe is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Madagascar Snipe?
The Madagascar snipe is a small stocky wader. It breeds only in the humid eastern half of Madagascar, from sea-level up to 2,700 m, being more common above 700 m. It is non-migratory....
Where can I report a Madagascar Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madsni1, or on iNaturalist.
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