African Snipe

Gallinago nigripennis

The African Snipe (Gallinago nigripennis) is a medium-sized wader found in wetlands and marshy areas across sub-Saharan Africa. It has a mottled brown and buff plumage, with a long, straight bill and distinctive stripes on its head. The African Snipe is known for its cryptic behavior, often remaining motionless to blend in with its surroundings. It forages for invertebrates in the mud using its sensitive bill. This species is known for its aerial displays during courtship, with males performing acrobatic flights. The African Snipe is a migratory bird, breeding in the wetlands of eastern and southern Africa and wintering in central and western Africa.

Habitat: Wetlands, marshes