Amami Woodcock

Amami Woodcock

Scolopax mira

Vulnerable
طول الجناح
37,9 cm
الوزن
473,0 g
الفصيلة
Scolopacidae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes
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حول

Amami Woodcock: 34–36 cm, large rufous woodcock endemic to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan (Amami-Oshima, Tokunoshima). Inhabits dense subtropical forest. Nocturnal; probes soil for earthworms. NT. Threatened by feral mongooses introduced for snake control and habitat loss. Sedentary island endemic. Similar to Eurasian Woodcock.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 37,9 cm 14.9 in
الوزن 473,0 g 16.68 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-4

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
الفصيلة Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes)
Genus Scolopax
الأنواع Scolopax mira

Distribution

Amami Woodcock has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Amami Woodcock endangered?
The Amami Woodcock has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Amami Woodcock?
The Amami Woodcock has a wingspan of 37.9 cm, weight of 473.0 g.
What order and family does the Amami Woodcock belong to?
The Amami Woodcock (Scolopax mira) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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