Scientific Name: Gallinago stenura
Malay Name: Berkik Ekor Jarum
Chinese Name: 针尾沙锥
Range:
Breeding Range: (EU) nw Russia and Mongolia to e Siberia
Nonbreeding Range: OR
Taxonomy:
Monotypic
Size: 25-27 cm
Similar looking species: Swinhoe’s Snipe, Common Snipe
Local Status: Uncommon migrant
Photos:
Pin-tailed Snipe at Seletar. Photo credit: Francis Yap
Pin-tailed Snipe at Chinese Garden. Photo credit: Francis Yap
Pin-tailed Snipe at Chinese Garden. Photo credit: Francis Yap
Pin-tailed Snipe at Chinese Garden. 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
