Wood Snipe
A species of Typical Snipes and Woodcock-snipes Scientific name : Gallinago nemoricola Genus : Typical Snipes and Woodcock-snipes
Wood Snipe, A species of Typical Snipes and Woodcock-snipes
Botanical name: Gallinago nemoricola
Genus: Typical Snipes and Woodcock-snipes
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Description
The wood snipe (Gallinago nemoricola) is a species of snipe which breeds in the Himalayas of northern India, Nepal, Bhutan and southern China. In winter, it occurs at lower altitudes in the Himalayas, as a regular visitor in small numbers to north Vietnam. it also occurs as a vagrant in central and southern India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, north Thailand and Laos. This is a dark snipe, 28–32 centimetres (11–13 in) in length, with a short, broad-based bill. It breeds in alpine meadows above 3,000 metres (9,800 ft), moving to lower altitudes in the winter. This species is classified as vulnerable, with a population of less than 10,000 birds. Major threats to its existence include habitat loss and hunting. It has been recorded in some protected areas, including Langtang and Sagarmatha National Parks in Nepal. 
Size
32 cm
Feeding Habits
Wood Snipe primarily feeds on worms, small aquatic insects, their larvae, and seeds, often foraging alone. This bird species exhibits a specialized feeding behavior suited to its habitat.
Habitat
The habitat of wood Snipe encompasses woodlands, particularly near water sources such as streams, and dense tall herbage. These birds favor areas with significant vegetative cover, including alpine meadows with bushes, dwarf scrub, and boulder landscapes. Post-breeding, wood Snipe descends to lower altitudes, frequenting densely vegetated marshes, swamps, and wooded areas, adapting to small patches of suitable habitat.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
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