Campbell Island Snipe
Campbell Island Snipe
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The Campbell Island Snipe is a small, cryptic snipe endemic to Campbell Island, a remote subantarctic island of New Zealand. It is an elusive resident of tussock grasslands.
Where to spot
Endemic to Campbell Island (a New Zealand subantarctic island), inhabiting tussock grasslands, coastal scrub, and forest margins.
How to spot
Access to Campbell Island is highly restricted. Observation requires specialized scientific permits and expeditions. Look for its cryptic plumage in dense tussock grass; listening for its calls is often the only way.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round on Campbell Island. Most active at dawn, dusk, or during the night when foraging.
Where to spot
Endemic to Campbell Island (a New Zealand subantarctic island), inhabiting tussock grasslands, coastal scrub, and forest margins.
How to spot
Access to Campbell Island is highly restricted. Observation requires specialized scientific permits and expeditions. Look for its cryptic plumage in dense tussock grass; listening for its calls is often the only way.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round on Campbell Island. Most active at dawn, dusk, or during the night when foraging.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This snipe was thought to be extinct for many years due to the presence of introduced rats, but was rediscovered after rat eradication efforts, highlighting the importance of conservation.
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