Long-billed Dowitcher vs Amami Woodcock
Limnodromus scolopaceus compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-billed Dowitcher | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limnodromus scolopaceus | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.1 cm (11.5 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 114.5 g (4.04 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Long-billed Dowitcher
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
About These Birds
Long-billed Dowitcher
Long-billed Dowitcher: 27–30 cm, medium-sized shorebird with a very long straight bill and bold white supercilium. Breeds on wet Arctic tundra of Alaska, Yukon, and northeastern Siberia; winters on freshwater and coastal marshes from the southern US to Guatemala. Feeds by rapid sewing-machine probing. Largely freshwater in winter.
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.