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Great Snipe

Great Snipe

Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russian Federation, Sweden
Status
Near Threatened

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Tundra

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
nectar, sweet fruits, insects, and soft seeds

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
primarily diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Breeding regions are PAL. Breeding subregions are subarctic to temperate meadows of nw Palearctic: w, n Scandinavia and e Poland through w Russia to Yenisei River (w Siberia). Non breeding regions are AF : wet grassland of tropical and subtropical Sub-Saharan Africa.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Great Snipe is officially designated as Near Threatened. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to tundra, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of nectar, sweet fruits, insects, and soft seeds. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a primarily diurnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 8 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Great Snipe.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeBelgium, Denmark, Norway, Russian Federation, Sweden
Habitat RangeTundra
Lifespan8 Yrs
StatusNear Threatened
ScientificGallinago media
Registry Info
Lifespan8 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyScolopacidae