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Large, marsh-dwelling shorebird of wetlands, wet meadows, and both flooded and dry agricultural fields.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilySandpipers and Allies
SizeMedium
RarityUncommon
HabitatMudflats, saltmarsh, estuaries, beaches, lagoons, and shallow inland wetlands.
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from November to January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Stanislas Wroza
Range map
Range map
65visible hotspots
438visible records
3states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Extremely difficult to distinguish from other species of snipe, especially Pin-tailed Snipe, and careful study and photography usually required to confirm identification. Outer tail feathers broader than in Pin-tailed Snipe, but difficult to see and photograph, as tail is not often spread. Much darker and more richly colored than pale Latham's Snipe.
Behavior
Large, marsh-dwelling shorebird of wetlands, wet meadows, and both flooded and dry agricultural fields. Unlike Common Snipe, seldom calls when flushed.
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