Least Sandpiper vs Amami Woodcock
Calidris minutilla compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Least Sandpiper | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calidris minutilla | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.3 cm (6.8 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 24.833333333333332 g (0.88 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Least Sandpiper only
Amami Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Least Sandpiper
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
About These Birds
Least Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper: 13–15 cm, North America's smallest shorebird with yellowish legs (unique among small Calidris), brown upperparts, and streaked breast. Breeds on Arctic and subarctic tundra and boreal bogs across North America; winters from the southern US to northern South America. Feeds on invertebrates in muddy margins.
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.