Moluccan Woodcock
Scolopax rochussenii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="scolopax-rochussenii"></birdfyi-bird>The Moluccan Woodcock (Scolopax rochussenii) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.2 cm and a weight of 308.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Moluccan Woodcock: 33–36 cm, large woodcock endemic to Obi and Bacan islands in the North Moluccas, Indonesia. VU. Occupies lowland and montane forest; nocturnal invertebrate feeder. Very poorly known; threatened by extensive deforestation for palm oil and logging. One of the least studied woodcocks. Sedentary.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.2 cm | 15.0 in |
| Weight | 308.3 g | 10.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Scolopax |
| Species | Scolopax rochussenii |
Distribution
Moluccan Woodcock has been recorded in 1 countries.
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