| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | Medium-sized snipe, measuring 25–27 cm in length with a wingspan of about 44–47 cm. Has a long straight bill, cryptic brown and buff plumage, and narrow pointed tail feathers that give it its name.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | A long-distance migrant that breeds in northern Asia, mainly across southern Siberia, Mongolia, and northeastern China.
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| Migrate to: | Migrates south to South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia, for the non-breeding season. Common winter visitor across much of India.
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| Breeding season: | Breeds from May to August in the northern Palearctic region. Nests are ground scrapes in wet tundra or grassy marshes near freshwater.
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| Breed in: | Wet meadows, marshes, and boggy tundra across northern Asia; prefers grassy wetlands near shallow pools.
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| Habitat: | During winter, found in marshes, paddy fields, wet grasslands, and flooded areas. Often solitary or in small groups, relying on camouflage for concealment.
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| Diet: | Feeds mainly on invertebrates, including earthworms, insects, larvae, and small mollusks; occasionally takes plant material and seeds.
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