The Wood Snipe is a medium-sized, highly cryptic snipe found in forested wetlands and bogs across parts of Asia. It is notoriously difficult to observe due to its elusive nature.
Where to spot
Dense, wet woodlands, bogs, and forested marshes in parts of South and Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas.
How to spot
Extremely difficult to observe. Requires searching dense, wet forest undergrowth. Often detected only when it flushes silently from cover. Listening for its calls at night during breeding season might help.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident forested wetlands. Most active at dawn, dusk, or during the night when foraging.
Where to spot
Dense, wet woodlands, bogs, and forested marshes in parts of South and Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas.
How to spot
Extremely difficult to observe. Requires searching dense, wet forest undergrowth. Often detected only when it flushes silently from cover. Listening for its calls at night during breeding season might help.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident forested wetlands. Most active at dawn, dusk, or during the night when foraging.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This snipe is particularly challenging to locate, often flushing silently from dense cover, making it a prized sighting for keen birdwatchers.
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