Puna Snipe
Puna Snipe
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The Puna Snipe is a small, cryptically patterned wader inhabiting the high-altitude wetlands of the Andes. Its plumage provides superb camouflage against the sparse vegetation of its habitat.
Where to spot
Inhabits the high Andes from Peru south through Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, specifically in puna grasslands, bogs, and marshy areas around high-altitude lakes.
How to spot
Look along the edges of small lakes, streams, and wet boggy areas. Its small size and cryptic plumage make it challenging to spot, so look for subtle movements or listen for its calls.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Display flights are most common during the local breeding season, which is often tied to rainfall patterns.
Where to spot
Inhabits the high Andes from Peru south through Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, specifically in puna grasslands, bogs, and marshy areas around high-altitude lakes.
How to spot
Look along the edges of small lakes, streams, and wet boggy areas. Its small size and cryptic plumage make it challenging to spot, so look for subtle movements or listen for its calls.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Display flights are most common during the local breeding season, which is often tied to rainfall patterns.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
It is one of the highest-dwelling snipe species in the world, often found at elevations exceeding 3,500 meters (11,500 feet) in the Andean puna zone.
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