What is "squat snipe"

Squat \Squat\, n.

1. The posture of one that sits on his heels or hams, or close to the ground.

2. A sudden or crushing fall. [Obs.]
   --Herbert.

3. (Mining)

   1. A small vein of ore.

   2. A mineral consisting of tin ore and spar.
      --Halliwell.
      --Woodward.

      Squat snipe (Zo["o]l.), the jacksnipe; -- called also squatter. [Local, U.S.]