Stilt Sandpiper vs American Woodcock
Calidris himantopus compared with Scolopax minor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Stilt Sandpiper | American Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calidris himantopus | Scolopax minor |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 62.35 g (2.20 oz) | 192.0 g (6.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Stilt Sandpiper only
American Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Stilt Sandpiper
Least Concern
American Woodcock
About These Birds
Stilt Sandpiper
Stilt Sandpiper: 20–23 cm, long-legged North American sandpiper with a drooping bill-tip and chestnut ear-patches in breeding plumage. Breeds on Arctic tundra of Canada and Alaska; winters on freshwater lagoons and shallow wetlands of Central and South America. Feeds by deep probing in soft mud. Long-distance migrant.
American Woodcock
American Woodcock: 25–31 cm, rotund crepuscular wader with cryptic dead-leaf plumage, large eyes set high on the head, and an extremely long flexible bill for probing earthworms. Inhabits moist woodland and shrubby margins in eastern North America; winters in southern US. Famous for spiralling courtship 'sky dance.' Migratory.