Western Sandpiper vs Amami Woodcock
Calidris mauri compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Western Sandpiper | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calidris mauri | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.4 cm (7.2 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 28.233333333333334 g (1.00 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Western Sandpiper
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
About These Birds
Western Sandpiper
Western Sandpiper: 14–17 cm, common small North American sandpiper with rufous scapulars in breeding plumage, slightly drooped bill-tip, and partial toe webbing. Breeds on Alaska tundra; winters abundantly on estuaries and mudflats of both American coasts south to Peru. Hundreds of thousands congregate at key staging sites. Feeds on invertebrates.
Amami Woodcock
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.