Gallinago delicata
Muddy marsh edges. Flushes in a zigzag. A slim brown bird with a very long bill.
What does a wilson’s snipe look like?
A slim brown bird with a very long bill.
What sign does it leave?
A small print in marsh mud.
Droppings
Not useful. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Muddy marsh edges. Flushes in a zigzag.
This page is a field guide, not a permit to approach wildlife. If a bird is injured, call a local wildlife rehabilitator.
Often confused with a killdeer. All animal identification pages.