South Island Snipe vs Amami Woodcock
Coenocorypha iredalei compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | South Island Snipe | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenocorypha iredalei | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | — | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
South Island Snipe
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
About These Birds
South Island Snipe
South Island Snipe: 20–23 cm, extinct New Zealand snipe eliminated from the South Island and surrounding islands by introduced predators. Known from subfossil remains and early museum specimens. Nocturnal invertebrate feeder of dense undergrowth. EX. Related species survive on predator-free offshore islands.
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.