Red-necked Stint vs Amami Woodcock
Calidris ruficollis compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-necked Stint | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calidris ruficollis | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.9 cm (7.8 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 29.316666666666666 g (1.03 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Red-necked Stint only
Amami Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Red-necked Stint
Vulnerable
Amami 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.
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.