Wilson's Snipe vs Amami Woodcock
Gallinago delicata compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wilson's Snipe | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallinago delicata | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.7 cm (10.1 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 114.4 g (4.04 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Wilson's Snipe only
Amami Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Wilson's Snipe
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
About These Birds
Wilson's Snipe
Wilson's Snipe: 25–27 cm, recently split from Common Snipe; North American counterpart. Very similar plumage but slightly narrower outer tail feathers. Breeds in bogs, wet meadows, and marshes across North America; winters from the southern US to northern South America. Probes soft ground for 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.