The jack snipe or jacksnipe is a small stocky wader. It is the smallest snipe, and the only member of the genus Lymnocryptes. Features such as its sternum and its continuous 'bobbing up and down' make it quite distinct from other snipes or woodcocks.
Where are you looking?
Select a tracking region above to ping the eBird database and reveal live hotspots for the Jack Snipe.
Low-Light Telephoto Systems
Identifying specific features of the Jack Snipe requires high-contrast magnification. Check out the top-rated 8x42 optics.
