About Gallinago delicata (Ord, 1825)
This species has the scientific name Gallinago delicata (Ord, 1825). Adult individuals measure 23–28 cm (9.1–11.0 in) in total length, with a wingspan of 39–45 cm (15–18 in). Adult body weight ranges from 2.8–5.2 oz (79–147 g). They have short greenish-grey legs and a very long, straight, dark bill. Their upper body is mottled brown, and their underparts are pale. They have a dark stripe running through the eye, paired with light stripes above and below this dark eye stripe. Their wings are pointed. The following published sources cover the field identification of this species: Carey, Geoff and Urban Olsson (1995). Field identification of Common, Wilson's, Pintail and Swinhoe's Snipes. Birding World 8(5): 179–190; Leader, Paul (1999). Identification forum: Common Snipe and Wilson's Snipe Birding World 12(9): 371–4; Reid, Marin (2008). Identification of Wilson's and Common Snipe British Birds 101(4): 189–200.
