Birds
File:GallinagoImperialisSmit.jpg

Imperial Snipe

Imperial Snipe

100
-
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Imperial Snipe is a large, rare, and elusive snipe found in the high Andes of South America. It is a secretive inhabitant of dense, wet montane grasslands.
Where to spot
High-altitude wetlands, boggy grasslands, and montane scrub in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
How to spot
Extremely difficult to observe due to its secretive nature and remote habitat. Requires patience and often spotlighting at night. Listen for its deep, booming display call at suitable breeding sites.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its highland range. Best opportunities for observation are often at dawn, dusk, or during its nocturnal display flights in the breeding season.
File:GallinagoImperialisSmit.jpg
File:Gallinago imperialis Pull,31Jan2003.jpg
File:GallinagoImperialisSmit.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Gallinago imperialis Pull,31Jan2003.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This snipe is one of the largest members of its genus and is known for its deep, booming display call given during its nocturnal courtship flights.
Loading...

Spotted

No recently spotted birds

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

Curlew Sandpiper, Calidris ferruginea
50

Curlew Sandpiper

Sandpipers and Allies
File:Gallinago stricklandii, Punta Arenas, Chile (260094433).jpg
100

Fuegian Snipe

Sandpipers and Allies
File:Prosobonia cancellata cancellata.jpg
100

Kiritimati Sandpiper

Sandpipers and Allies
File:American Avocet Recurvirostra Americana Long Billed Dowitcher Limnodromus Scolopaceus And Black (29405445).jpeg
85

Long-billed Dowitcher

Sandpipers and Allies
Grauwe franjepoot in ondiep water
70

Red-necked Phalarope

Sandpipers and Allies
File:Limosa fedoa (Marbled Godwit) 1APR2017.jpg
100

Marbled Godwit

Sandpipers and Allies
File:Bristle-thighed Curlew (Numenius tahitiensis) (14148723507).jpg
100

Bristle-thighed Curlew

Sandpipers and Allies
100

New Guinea Woodcock

Sandpipers and Allies
File:Tringa incana, Lucerne Cove, California 1.jpg
100

Wandering Tattler

Sandpipers and Allies
File:Temminck's stint (Calidris temminckii).jpg
50

Temminck's Stint

Sandpipers and Allies