Sulawesi Woodcock
Scolopax celebensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="scolopax-celebensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Sulawesi Woodcock (Scolopax celebensis) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.6 cm and a weight of 205 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sulawesi Woodcock: 32–36 cm, woodcock endemic to montane forest of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Nocturnal with cryptic brown plumage. Inhabits mossy forest above 1,000 m; probes leaf litter and soft soil for invertebrates. NT. Threatened by logging and agricultural conversion of highland forest. Sedentary island endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.6 cm | 15.2 in |
| Weight | 205.0 g | 7.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Scolopax |
| Species | Scolopax celebensis |
Distribution
Sulawesi Woodcock has been recorded in 1 countries.
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