About the Pin-tailed Snipe
The pin-tailed snipe or pintail snipe is a species of bird in the family Scolopacidae, the sandpipers.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Gallinago stenura |
| Species Codes | pitsni, PTSN, PISN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pin-tailed Snipe belong to?
The Pin-tailed Snipe (Gallinago stenura) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Pin-tailed Snipe?
The pin-tailed snipe or pintail snipe is a species of bird in the family Scolopacidae, the sandpipers....
Where can I report a Pin-tailed Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of Pin-tailed Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pitsni, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
929
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