Swinhoe's Snipe

Gallinago megala

Swinhoe's Snipe (Gallinago megala) is a medium-sized migratory bird known for its long, straight bill and cryptic plumage. This species is primarily found in wetlands and marshy areas throughout its range, where it forages for invertebrates in the mud. Swinhoe's Snipe is known for its distinctive 'winnowing' flight display during the breeding season. This species migrates over long distances, with some individuals traveling thousands of kilometers between their breeding and wintering grounds. Swinhoe's Snipe faces threats from habitat loss and degradation of its wetland habitats, and its conservation status is currently listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

Habitat: Wetlands and marshy areas