African Snipe
By Charlie • February 27, 2006 • No comments yet
African Snipe Gallinago nigripennis
Marievale Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa. 14 October 2005 and 11 January 2006
The only gallinago Snipe to breed in Africa, the African Snipe is essentially a sub-Saharan resident, though it may disperse from its breeding grounds.
Very similar to Common Snipe Gallinago gallinago, this species is generally darker coloured and has a 20% longer bill.
Marievale: October 2005




Marievale:January 2006




All photos copyright Charlie Moores
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