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South Island Snipe
Coenocorypha iredalei
South Island Snipe (Coenocorypha iredalei) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of Australia & Oceania.
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The South Island Snipe (Coenocorypha iredalei) 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 iredalei
Quick facts
- Family
- Scolopacidae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Biology & behaviour
The South Island Snipe (Coenocorypha iredalei) is a species of bird in the Scolopacidae family, part of the order Charadriiformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU South, Stewart, and satellites (New Zealand).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the South Island Snipe live?
The South Island Snipe is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU South, Stewart, and satellites (New Zealand).
What family does the South Island Snipe belong to?
The South Island Snipe (Coenocorypha iredalei) belongs to the Scolopacidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
Is the South 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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