Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe)
Nationally Vulnerable species, as listed under the EPBC Act.
A migratory shorebird species, that breeds in Japan and eastern Russia during the Australian winter. They spend their non-breeding season (August to March) in eastern Australia.
Many sites that provide suitable habitat for Latham’s Snipe are under threat from wetland draining, modification for urban development and / or agricultural activities such as grazing and cropping.
Gallinago hardwickii is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | Albury, Wodonga | South Coast | Riverina Murray | New South Wales North Coast | Barwon South West | Greater Brisbane
Species information
- Gallinago hardwickii Scientific name
- Latham's Snipe Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1728.36m Recorded at altitude
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