Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Common Snipe vs Temminck's Stint

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Common Snipe

Common Snipe

0.27 m

Human

1.75 m

Temminck's Stint

Temminck's Stint

0.15 m

Common SnipeTemminck's Stint
Weight80–140 g18–30 g
Length25–27 cm13–15 cm
Wingspan44–47 cm34–37 cm
Top Speed97 km/h55 km/h
Lifespan3–12 yrs3–8 yrs
Incubation19 days21 days
Offspring3–5 3–4
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternCrepuscularDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryMigratory
HabitatWetland, Grassland, Farmland, Tundra, HeathlandWetland, Tundra, Coast, Lake, River
RegionsNordics, Europe, Asia, North AmericaNordics, Europe, Asia, Antarctica
FamilyScolopacidaeScolopacidae
OrderCharadriiformesCharadriiformes