Short-billed Dowitcher vs American Woodcock
Limnodromus griseus compared with Scolopax minor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Short-billed Dowitcher | American Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limnodromus griseus | Scolopax minor |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 110.68333333333334 g (3.90 oz) | 192.0 g (6.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Short-billed Dowitcher only
American Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Short-billed Dowitcher
Least Concern
American Woodcock
About These Birds
Short-billed Dowitcher
Short-billed Dowitcher: 25–29 cm, very similar to Long-billed but averaging shorter bill, more orange in breeding plumage, and more coastal wintering habitat. Breeds on boreal and subarctic tundra of North America; winters on tidal mudflats from the southeastern US to Brazil. Feeds by sewing-machine probing. Long-distance migrant.
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.