Dunlin vs Sulawesi Woodcock
Calidris alpina compared with Scolopax celebensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Dunlin | Sulawesi Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calidris alpina | Scolopax celebensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.0 cm (9.1 in) | 38.6 cm (15.2 in) |
| Weight | 60.45000000000001 g (2.13 oz) | 205.0 g (7.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Dunlin
Least Concern
Sulawesi Woodcock
About These Birds
Dunlin
Dunlin: 16–22 cm, abundant small Holarctic shorebird forming huge estuary flocks. Breeding plumage features rufous back and black belly patch. Breeds on Arctic and subarctic tundra circumpolarly; winters on temperate and tropical mudflats. Feeds by probing soft sediment for invertebrates. Multiple subspecies with differing migration routes.
Sulawesi Woodcock
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.