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Breeds from coastal [[Europe]] (Atlantic coast - [[UK]] and [[Scandinavia]]; Mediterranean coast) to [[Siberia]]; winters to tropical [[Africa]], [[India]] and South-east [[Asia]]. | Breeds from coastal [[Europe]] (Atlantic coast - [[UK]] and [[Scandinavia]]; Mediterranean coast) to [[Siberia]]; winters to tropical [[Africa]], [[India]] and South-east [[Asia]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Marshes, bogs, tundra and wet meadows with short vegetation. | Marshes, bogs, tundra and wet meadows with short vegetation. | ||
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{{GSearch|Lymnocryptes+minimus}} | {{GSearch|Lymnocryptes+minimus}} | ||
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Revision as of 22:10, 25 March 2010
- Lymnocryptes minimus
Identification
- Mottled brown upperparts, paler underneath
- Dark stripe through the eye
- Wings pointed and narrow
- Yellow back stripes visible in flight
Similar Species
Common Snipe which is larger and has a longer bill
Distribution
Breeds from coastal Europe (Atlantic coast - UK and Scandinavia; Mediterranean coast) to Siberia; winters to tropical Africa, India and South-east Asia.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Marshes, bogs, tundra and wet meadows with short vegetation.
Behaviour
Inclined to 'sit tight' only being flushed at the last minute
Breeding
They nest in a well-hidden location on the ground, laying 3-4 eggs.
Diet
These birds forage in soft mud, probing or picking up food by sight. Diet includes insects and earthworms, also plant material.
Vocalisation
<flashmp3>Lymnocryptes minimus (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
External Links
