Scientific Name: Gallinago gallinago
Malay Name: Berkik Ekor Kipas
Chinese Name: 扇尾沙锥
Range:
Breeding Range: (EU) widespread
Nonbreeding Range: s Europe, AF, OR
Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: faeroeensis, gallinago
Local Subspecies: gallinago
Size: 25-27 cm
Similar looking species: Pin-tailed Snipe, Swinhoe’s Snipe
Local Status: Uncommon migrant
Photos:
Common Snipe at Jurong West. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Common Snipe at Punggol Barat. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Common Snipe at Neo Tiew Harvest Lane. Photo credit: Francis Yap
Common Snipe at Neo Tiew Harvest Lane. Photo credit: Francis Yap
External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
