The species of Snipe known inAustralia are – – Scolopax australis, Lath.; Painted S., Rhynchaea australis, Gould. This bird breeds in Japanand winters in Australia. The name is also used as in thequotation.
1888. D. Macdonald, `Gum Boughs,' p. 210:
«Along the shore are flocks of a species of bird which somesportsmen and the game-sellers in the city are pleased to callsnipe. They are probably tringa, a branch of the sea-ploverfamily.»