Wilson's snipe

American  

noun

1. a North American common snipe, Gallinago (Capella ) gallinago delicata.

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Wilson's snipe British  

noun

1. the common snipe See snipe

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Etymology

Origin of Wilson's snipe

1855–60, Wilson's storm petrel

Example Sentences

Birds that will be renamed include Wilson's warbler and Wilson's snipe, both named after 19th Century naturalist Alexander Wilson.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2023

Birds that will be renamed include those currently called Wilson’s warbler and Wilson’s snipe, both named after the 19th century naturalist Alexander Wilson.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Sportsmen pursue both the woodcock and Wilson's snipe relentlessly, but happily they are no easy targets.

From Birds Every Child Should Know by Blanchan, Neltje

Whenever you see little groups of clean-cut holes dotted over the earth in low, wet ground, you may know that either the woodcock or Wilson's snipe has been there probing for worms.

From Birds Every Child Should Know by Blanchan, Neltje