Short-billed Dowitcher vs Amami Woodcock
Limnodromus griseus compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Short-billed Dowitcher | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limnodromus griseus | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm (11.3 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 110.68333333333334 g (3.90 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Short-billed Dowitcher only
Amami Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Short-billed Dowitcher
Vulnerable
Amami 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.
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.