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North Island Snipe
Coenocorypha barrierensis
North Island Snipe (Coenocorypha barrierensis) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of Australia & Oceania.
The North Island Snipe (Coenocorypha barrierensis) is a member of the Scolopacidae family found in Australia & Oceania. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Charadriiformes
- Family Scolopacidae Sandpipers, Snipes
- Genus Coenocorypha
- Species barrierensis
Quick facts
- Family
- Scolopacidae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Biology & behaviour
The North Island Snipe (Coenocorypha barrierensis) belongs to the Scolopacidae family of the order Charadriiformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU North, Browns and Little Barrier is. (n New Zealand).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the North Island Snipe live?
The North Island Snipe is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU North, Browns and Little Barrier is. (n New Zealand).
What family does the North Island Snipe belong to?
The North Island Snipe (Coenocorypha barrierensis) belongs to the Scolopacidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
Is the North Island Snipe endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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