The jack snipe or jacksnipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 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 .

A small snipe, with stripy and cryptic plumage. Similar in appearance to Common Snipe, but note shorter bill, dark crown without pale stripe down middle, and wide golden stripes or "braces" down the back.

Smaller and more compact than the Snipe, and with a much shorter bill. It's a secretive bird and when approached it tends to crouch down, relying on its camouflaged plumage, only flying at the last minute.

The Jack Snipe is a small, stocky wader with cryptic plumage. Its upper parts are predominantly dark brown with buff and black streaks, creating excellent camouflage. The bird has a distinctive long, straight bill and relatively short, greenish legs.

The jack snipe or jacksnipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) is a small stocky wader. It is the smallest snipe, and the only member of the genus Lymnocryptes . Features such as its sternum make it quite distinct from other snipes or woodcocks .

A stocky brown bird rockets up from just in front of your feet, but is it a Common Snipe, or its rarer relative Jack Snipe? Let us help you tell the two apart. Natureguides kindly provide species video clips for our bird identification videos.

Jack snipe are secretive birds, often hidden in thick vegetation on marshes, wet grassland and in reedbeds. They use their long bill to probe the mud for insects, worms and even plant material, moving in a slight crouch and constantly bouncing up …

The Jack Snipe, or Lymnocryptes minimus, presents as a small, stocky wader, the most diminutive of its kind. Its unique sternum sets it apart from other snipes and woodcocks, marking it as the sole representative of its genus.

Did you know: The Jack Snipe, often mistaken as the male of the common snipe due to its smaller size, is actually a distinct species with unique behaviours. What Do Jack Snipes Look Like? (how to identify them)

The Jack Snipe, a wading bird of the sandpiper family, is one of the most elusive birds on the planet. With its unique camouflage and skittish behavior, it’s no wonder that this tiny creature has managed to remain hidden in plain sight.