Great snipe

Description

At 26–30 cm (10–12 in) in length and a 42–50 cm (17–20 in) wingspan,adults are only slightly larger,but much bulkier,than the common snipe and have a shorter bill.The body is mottled brown on top and barred underneath.They have a dark stripe through the eye.The wings are broad,and a pale wingbar is visible in flight. The voice is described as a faint yeah.Mating display calls of groups can be heard at long distances (more than 300 m (330 yd)) and include a rising and falling series of chirping calls and accelerating clicking noises.