This section is from the book "The Home Cyclopedia Of General Information", by Charles Morris. Also available from Amazon: Home Cyclopedia of Necessary Knowledge.
The common name of a large family of birds, found in many parts of the world. The common snipes of Europe and America are much alike in size and plumage, being about 17 inches in total length, of which the bill is nearly 3 inches. They fly very swiftly and in a zigzag manner, and are difficult to shoot, though much hunted as a delicious game bird.
 
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