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Least Seedsnipe
Thinocorus rumicivorus
Least Seedsnipe (Thinocorus rumicivorus) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of South America.
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The Least Seedsnipe (Thinocorus rumicivorus) is a member of the Thinocoridae family found in South America. Adults weigh 53.1 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Charadriiformes
- Family Thinocoridae Seedsnipes
- Genus Thinocorus
- Species rumicivorus
Where it lives
Lowland coastal southwestern Ecuador to northern Chile, montane southern Peru to northwestern Argentina, and lowland Patagonia
Quick facts
- Weight
- 53.1 g
- Diet
- Plant-eaters
- Family
- Thinocoridae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Least Seedsnipe feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Least Seedsnipe is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Least Seedsnipe (Thinocorus rumicivorus) belongs to the Thinocoridae family of the order Charadriiformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA lowland coastal sw Ecuador to n Chile, montane s Peru to nw Argentina, and lowland Patagonia.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 53.1 g, with a wing length of about 11.1 cm and a tail of around 5.4 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 807,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Least Seedsnipe?
The Least Seedsnipe is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 53.1 g.
Where does the Least Seedsnipe live?
The Least Seedsnipe is found across South America with a range covering SA lowland coastal sw Ecuador to n Chile, montane s Peru to nw Argentina, and lowland Patagonia, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Least Seedsnipe belong to?
The Least Seedsnipe (Thinocorus rumicivorus) belongs to the Thinocoridae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
What does the Least Seedsnipe eat?
The Least Seedsnipe feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Does the Least Seedsnipe migrate?
The Least Seedsnipe is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Least Seedsnipe endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Least Seedsnipe make?
1 real field recording of the Least Seedsnipe — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Least Seedsnipe's range?
The Least Seedsnipe has a mapped global range of about 807,000 km².
Conservation
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