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Where do seedsnipes live?

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Illustration of a crab plover (Dromas ardeola), showing a slender wading bird with long legs, a long pointed black bill, white head and underparts, and contrasting black wings and back. — Charadriiform Crab plover (Dromas ardeola)

Seedsnipes are native to South America, where they inhabit dry inland regions. These birds are found in a variety of environments, including tundra and pampas, ranging from the Falkland Islands to southern Argentina and Ecuador. Additionally, some species, such as Gay’s seedsnipe, nest at high altitudes in the Andes.12