Greater Painted-snipe
Greater Painted-snipe
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The Greater Painted-snipe is a striking wetland bird found across much of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It exhibits reversed sexual dimorphism, with the female being more colorful and polyandrous.
Where to spot
Inhabits freshwater wetlands, marshes, rice paddies, and swampy areas with dense vegetation across sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Australasia.
How to spot
Extremely shy and well-camouflaged. Requires patience and often a spotlight at night. Look in dense emergent vegetation at the edges of wetlands. Listen for soft 'coo-coo' calls. Females are more colorful.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Most active at dawn, dusk, and during the night. They are very secretive during the day.
Where to spot
Inhabits freshwater wetlands, marshes, rice paddies, and swampy areas with dense vegetation across sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Australasia.
How to spot
Extremely shy and well-camouflaged. Requires patience and often a spotlight at night. Look in dense emergent vegetation at the edges of wetlands. Listen for soft 'coo-coo' calls. Females are more colorful.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Most active at dawn, dusk, and during the night. They are very secretive during the day.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
In this species, the female is brighter and more prominently patterned than the male. She initiates courtship, defends the territory, and lays eggs for multiple males, who then incubate and rear the young.
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