Amami Woodcock
Scolopax mira
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<birdfyi-bird slug="scolopax-mira"></birdfyi-bird>The Amami Woodcock (Scolopax mira) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.9 cm and a weight of 473 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm | 14.9 in |
| Weight | 473.0 g | 16.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Scolopax |
| Species | Scolopax mira |
Distribution
Amami Woodcock has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family