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Common Snipe

Gallinago gallinago

Photo by SukanyaDatta
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The beak is awesome.

Habitat:

Aquatic.

Reference Links:

Common Snipe

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Comments (2)
SukanyaDatta
MelissaStoddardVaughn Thanks, This bird was quite far away and amidst dried straw hich was great camouflage for it and aquatic vegetation...it was a difficult job to get a decent-enough shot for an ID. First time I have seen a Snipe.
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PublishedApril 25, 2014

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