Predated remains, Snipe or Jack Snipe? (1 Viewer)

[nickderry]

These remains were found whilst looking for Barn Owl pellets in a farm building (I only found mouldy poo). Maybe some of you more learned in biometrics could cast an opinion as to their defunct owner. I'm assuming some sort of snipe from the bunch of breast feathers and the habitat they were found in, but they could belong to something completely different, any help greatly appreciated.

 

[nickderry]

very much doubt that it's easy! can anyone point me in the direction of good photos of these species with wings spread?

 

[Strandman]

These remains were found whilst looking for Barn Owl pellets in a farm building (I only found mouldy poo). Maybe some of you more learned in biometrics could cast an opinion as to their defunct owner. I'm assuming some sort of snipe from the bunch of breast feathers and the habitat they were found in, but they could belong to something completely different, any help greatly appreciated.

the black n tan feathers remind me of a Water Rail's mantle

 

[nickderry]

and the primary is a much better shape for water rail too, having looked at more photos, I think you've solved the mystery!

 

[James Thomas]

http://www.ibercajalav.net/img/147_WaterRailRaquaticus.pdf

http://www.ibercajalav.net/img/192_JackSnipeLminimus.pdf

http://www.ibercajalav.net/img/193_CommonSnipeGgallinago.pdf

 

[bluechaffinch]

The Poyser (?) monograph on the Barn owl states that Water rail is a known prey item.

 

[Weekend Birder]

the black n tan feathers remind me of a Water Rail's mantle

Well done!

 

[crabplover]

http://www.ibercajalav.net/img/147_WaterRailRaquaticus.pdf

http://www.ibercajalav.net/img/192_JackSnipeLminimus.pdf

http://www.ibercajalav.net/img/193_CommonSnipeGgallinago.pdf

Wow, fantastic resource. :t: