Record details

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:   265610
Province:   Khomas
Country:   Namibia
Locus:   2217CA
Observer:   Thomson N
Date of record:   2023-10-11
Number of photos:   1
Notes:  
Last updated:   2023-10-12 08:03:18
Sp. code:   249
Species name:   Gallinago media
Common name:   Great Snipe -- Dubbelsnip
Family:   Scolopacidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Great Snipe
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=-265610
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
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Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Lisl van Deventer
Comment:   Excellent photo record! Rare migrant to the southern African region. With white wing bars and chevrons on the flanks.
Date:   2023-10-12 08:03:18
Species name:   Gallinago media -- Great Snipe; Dubbelsnip
Species code:   249

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