Red-necked Stint vs American Woodcock
Calidris ruficollis compared with Scolopax minor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-necked Stint | American Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calidris ruficollis | Scolopax minor |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.9 cm (7.8 in) | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 29.316666666666666 g (1.03 oz) | 192.0 g (6.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Red-necked Stint only
American Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Red-necked Stint
Least Concern
American Woodcock
About These Birds
Red-necked Stint
Red-necked Stint: 13–16 cm, one of the smallest long-distance migrants; breeding plumage shows orange-red face and breast. Breeds on northeastern Siberian and Alaskan tundra; winters on Australian mudflats, with millions using Yellow Sea as a staging site. NT. Threatened by tidal-flat reclamation. Feeds on invertebrates. 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.