Great Knot vs Sulawesi Woodcock
Calidris tenuirostris compared with Scolopax celebensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Great Knot | Sulawesi Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calidris tenuirostris | Scolopax celebensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.1 cm (13.8 in) | 38.6 cm (15.2 in) |
| Weight | 181.0 g (6.38 oz) | 205.0 g (7.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Great Knot only
Sulawesi Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Endangered
Great Knot
Least Concern
Sulawesi Woodcock
About These Birds
Great Knot
Great Knot: 26–28 cm, largest Calidris sandpiper with a heavy straight bill and bold black-spotted breeding plumage. Breeds on stony Siberian mountain tundra; undertakes one of the longest migrations to winter on tropical Asian and Australian mudflats. EN. Severely threatened by Yellow Sea tidal-flat reclamation. Long-distance migrant.
Sulawesi Woodcock
Sulawesi Woodcock: 32–36 cm, woodcock endemic to montane forest of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Nocturnal with cryptic brown plumage. Inhabits mossy forest above 1,000 m; probes leaf litter and soft soil for invertebrates. NT. Threatened by logging and agricultural conversion of highland forest. Sedentary island endemic.