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

 


african snipe

african snipe

african snipe

african snipe

african snipe

 

Marievale:January 2006

 


african snipe

african snipe

african snipe

african snipe

african snipe

 

All photos copyright Charlie Moores

 

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