Swinhoe's Snipe
Lim Chu Kang Lane 3
18 Jan 2020 to 25 Jan 2020


General details
Species Swinhoe's Snipe Gallinago megala
Record ID 234
Date range 18 Jan 2020 to 25 Jan 2020
Location Lim Chu Kang Lane 3
Count 1 individual
Date added 25 Oct 2021

Record accepted.

Committee's view
Background
Reportedly silent when flushed. ID features: Photos of spread tail feathers show 3-4 narrow outer tail feathers which are of differing widths. Pin-tailed has 6-9 very narrow (<2 mm in width) tail feathers which are all of a similar width.
Verdict Accepted / Wild (Verifiable)

References (see all)
References eBird; Other

RECOMMENDED CITATION

Bird Society of Singapore. (2021). Record 234: Swinhoe's Snipe Gallinago megala. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/234/.

Media
Credit for photo(s): Francis Yap


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