Common Snipe vs American Woodcock
Gallinago gallinago compared with Scolopax minor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Common Snipe | American Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gallinago gallinago | Scolopax minor |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.6 cm (10.1 in) | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 114.16666666666667 g (4.03 oz) | 192.0 g (6.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Common Snipe only
American Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Common Snipe
Least Concern
American Woodcock
About These Birds
Common Snipe
Common Snipe: 25–27 cm, classic Holarctic snipe with a very long straight bill, bold striped head, and explosive zig-zag flush. Breeds on bogs, moors, and wet meadows across Eurasia and North America; winters south to tropical Africa, Asia, and Central America. Probes for worms. Produces 'drumming' display dive with spread tail feathers.
American Woodcock
American Woodcock: 25–31 cm, rotund crepuscular wader with cryptic dead-leaf plumage, large eyes set high on the head, and an extremely long flexible bill for probing earthworms. Inhabits moist woodland and shrubby margins in eastern North America; winters in southern US. Famous for spiralling courtship 'sky dance.' Migratory.