Rock Sandpiper vs Amami Woodcock
Calidris ptilocnemis compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rock Sandpiper | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calidris ptilocnemis | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.1 cm (10.3 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 92.35 g (3.26 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Rock Sandpiper
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
About These Birds
Rock Sandpiper
Rock Sandpiper: 20–23 cm, Pacific counterpart of Purple Sandpiper with dark streaking and yellow-based bill. Breeds on Aleutian Islands and Alaska tundra; winters on rocky shores of the North Pacific from Alaska to California and Kamchatka. Feeds on invertebrates among wave-washed rocks. Short-distance migrant. Closely related to Purple Sandpiper.
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.