Jack Snipes are similar in colouring to other snipes, but they are noticeably smaller and their bills are shorter.
The markings on their heads are very distinct, including a broad white eyebrow stripe.
The lengthwise yellowish stripes along their backs are also distinctive.
Their feeding behaviour is most interesting: the bird rocks its body rhythmically up and down like a woodcock and it looks like it is on springs.

Ruigenhoekse Polder, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 7 February 2012

Watch here my hilarious video of a rocking Jack Snipe!