Found at all altitudes, and smaller than [Noble Snipe]. |
The Imperial Snipe is a medium-sized snipe that is more similar to the [American Woodcock] than other South American snipes (HBW). Note sharp change of color from chest to belly. Found in bogs at treeline (at high altitude where forest ends). |
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A large snipe generally found in high altitude marshes in the paramo. Note white belly. Probing for food. |
A small snipe closely related to [Wilson's Snipe] in North American and [Common Snipe] in Eurasia. Widespread and found up to mid altitude levels in the Andes. In 2020 the [Magellanic Snipe] of the Southern Cone was split from this species. |
Nocturnal. |