About the Puna Snipe
The puna snipe is a bird in tribe Scolopancinai and subfamily Scolopacinae of family Scolopacidae, the sandpipers and relatives. It is native to the puna grassland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Gallinago andina |
| Species Codes | punsni1, PUSN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puna Snipe belong to?
The Puna Snipe (Gallinago andina) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Puna Snipe?
The puna snipe is a bird in tribe Scolopancinai and subfamily Scolopacinae of family Scolopacidae, the sandpipers and relatives. It is native to the puna grassland....
Where can I report a Puna Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of Puna Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code punsni1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
66
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