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Subantarctic Snipe

Subantarctic Snipe

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The Subantarctic Snipe is a cryptic and highly localized snipe species found on several subantarctic islands of New Zealand. It is often considered a complex of closely related species or subspecies.
Where to spot
Found on various subantarctic islands south of New Zealand, including the Bounty, Antipodes, Auckland, and Campbell Islands, inhabiting tussock grasslands and coastal scrub.
How to spot
Access to these islands is highly restricted. Observation requires specialized scientific permits and expeditions. Look for its cryptic plumage in dense vegetation; listening for its calls is often necessary.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round on these remote islands. Most active at dawn, dusk, or during the night when foraging.
File:Coenocorypha pusilla.jpg
File:Coenocorypha pusilla (AM LB8557).jpg
File:Coenocorypha pusilla 2269721.jpg
File:Coenocorypha pusilla.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Coenocorypha pusilla (AM LB8557).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Coenocorypha pusilla 2269721.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
These snipes have evolved in the absence of mammalian predators on their remote island homes, leading to reduced flight capabilities in some populations.
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