🌿Native Nature

Common Snipe

Gallinago gallinago

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Scolopacidae ›Genus: Gallinago

About

The common snipe (Gallinago gallinago) is a small, stocky wader native to the Old World. The scientific name gallinago is New Latin for a woodcock or snipe from Latin gallina, "hen" and the suffix -ago, "resembling".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Snipe?
The scientific name of Common Snipe is Gallinago gallinago.
What is the conservation status of Common Snipe?
The Common Snipe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Common Snipe belong to?
Common Snipe belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Snipe belong to?
Common Snipe belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Snipe belong to?
Common Snipe belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Common Snipe belong to?
Common Snipe belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Common Snipe belong to?
Common Snipe belongs to the family Scolopacidae.
What genus does Common Snipe belong to?
Common Snipe belongs to the genus Gallinago.