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Oceania
Tufted Snipe
Calidris stenura
About this species
The Tufted Snipe is a striking member of the Scolopacidae family found across Oceania. It inhabits wetland environments and is currently listed as Vulnerable.
The Tufted Snipe is part of the order Charadriiformes and the Scolopacidae family. Its preferred habitat is wetland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Vulnerable, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Oceania.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Scolopacidae family and Charadriiformes order.