There are two species in this family of marsh-dwelling birds, the greater painted-snipe and the South American painted-snipe. The greater painted-snipe is found in Africa, Asia and Australia. The greater painted-snipe is unusual in that the female is more boldly patterned than the male. The female courts the male and the male incubates the eggs and cares for the chicks! The South American painted-snipe is found in southern South America.
