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 Latham's Snipe
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 Latham's Snipe
 Size: 25cm
 
 Habitat: Migrating here in Spring from Japan, these birds inhabit wetlands, swamps, and estuary edges from Cape York to Tasmania. They feed on worms, seeds and small aquatic life forms.
 
 Notes: Brown bird with long bill, dark eye stripe and cheek stripe. Long greenish legs Breeds in Japan.
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