Its common name commemorates the American ornithologist Alexander Wilson .
Wilson 's snipe differs from the latter species in having a narrower white trailing edge to the wings , and eight pairs of tail feathers instead of the typical seven of the common snipe .
Its common name commemorates the American ornithologist Wilson   .
Wilson 's snipe differs from the latter species in having a narrower white trailing edge to the wings , and eight pairs of tail feathers instead of the typical seven of the common snipe .