Gallinago delicata (Ord, 1825)

Wilson's Snipe

Florida native

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These usually solitary birds winter in Florida. They can typically be found in damp, muddy habitats with cover, such as pond edges or flooded fields.
WIlson's snipe previously considered a subspecies of common snipe (Gallinago gallinago) was recently elevated as a separate species. Wilson's - Gallinago delicata- is the snipe found in the Western Hemisphere, with common snipe in the Eastern Hemisphere.

Gallinago delicata is a member of the Scolopacidae - Sandpipers, Snipes, and relatives family.

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Date record last modified: Mar 03, 2025