Snipe Greater Painted (Rostratula benghalensis) female wing showing – Cape West South Africa

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Snipe Greater Painted (Rostratula benghalensis) female wing showing – Cape West South Africa

This Greater Painted Snipe was a real skulker, it sat for hours at the root of the rushes keeping out of sight most of the time. Note the spectacular wing pattern.

  • Species:Greater Painted Snipe (Rostratula benghalensis)
  • Bird Type:Female showing wing pattern
  • FamilyPainted Snipes (Rostratulidae)
  • Date Taken20161220
  • Location:Strandfontein Sewerage Pond1
  • Area:Cape Town
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa SS
Photo File Ref: BOA17001bc Snipe Greater Painted (f) 2 Strandfontein Sewerage Pond1 Cape Town RSA Dec16 PH1_0035
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