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Bukidnon Woodcock

Scolopax bukidnonensis

Least Concern
Wingspan
32.2 cm
Weight
251.5 g
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes

The Bukidnon Woodcock (Scolopax bukidnonensis) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.2 cm and a weight of 251.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Bukidnon Woodcock: 33–36 cm, large poorly known woodcock confined to montane forest of Mindanao, Philippines, particularly the Bukidnon plateau. Nocturnal forest wader; probes leaf litter for invertebrates. NT. Threatened by deforestation and agricultural conversion. Sedentary island endemic. Rarely observed.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 32.2 cm 12.7 in
Weight 251.5 g 8.87 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Clutch Size

2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Family Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes)
Genus Scolopax
Species Scolopax bukidnonensis

Distribution

Bukidnon Woodcock has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bukidnon Woodcock endangered?
The Bukidnon Woodcock has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Bukidnon Woodcock?
The Bukidnon Woodcock has a wingspan of 32.2 cm, weight of 251.5 g.
What order and family does the Bukidnon Woodcock belong to?
The Bukidnon Woodcock (Scolopax bukidnonensis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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