African (Ethiopian) Snipe
Gallinago nigripennis
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The African snipe is larger, darker and has a longer bill than the common snipe. The upper four images of an African snipe foraging were made in the Serengeti in January 2009. The lower image was made in the Big Marsh at Ndutu in February 2008, courtesy of Paul Oliver.
 



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Last Update this page: 10-11-10