Bécassine de la puna vs Bécassine du Paraguay

The Puna Snipe and Pantanal Snipe are difficult to distinguish in the field due to their similar structure and plumage. However, the Pantanal Snipe is generally darker and less rufescent above, and more heavily marked and less buffy below. Observing these subtle differences in plumage can aid in identification.

Look for the darker and less rufescent upperparts of the Pantanal Snipe, along with its more heavily marked and less buffy underparts compared to the Puna Snipe.

Pantanal Snipe is generally darker and less rufescent above, and more heavily marked and less buffy below compared to Puna Snipe.