Great Knot vs Amami Woodcock
Calidris tenuirostris compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Great Knot | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calidris tenuirostris | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.1 cm (13.8 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 181.0 g (6.38 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Great Knot
Vulnerable
Amami 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.
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.