About the Snares Snipe
The Snares snipe, also known as the Snares Island snipe, or tutukiwi in Māori, is a species of bird in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Coenocorypha huegeli |
| Species Codes | snisni1, SNSN, SISN |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Snares Snipe belong to?
The Snares Snipe (Coenocorypha huegeli) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Snares Snipe?
The Snares Snipe is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Snares Snipe?
The Snares snipe, also known as the Snares Island snipe, or tutukiwi in Māori, is a species of bird in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae....
Where can I report a Snares Snipe sighting?
You can log sightings of Snares Snipe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code snisni1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
4
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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