Least Concern

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.

A long-distance migrant that breeds in northern Asia, mainly across southern Siberia, Mongolia, and northeastern China.

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.

Breeds from May to August in the northern Palearctic region. Nests are ground scrapes in wet tundra or grassy marshes near freshwater.

Wet meadows, marshes, and boggy tundra across northern Asia; prefers grassy wetlands near shallow pools.

During winter, found in marshes, paddy fields, wet grasslands, and flooded areas. Often solitary or in small groups, relying on camouflage for concealment.

Feeds mainly on invertebrates, including earthworms, insects, larvae, and small mollusks; occasionally takes plant material and seeds.