Asian Dowitcher vs Amami Woodcock
Limnodromus semipalmatus compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Asian Dowitcher | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limnodromus semipalmatus | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.8 cm (13.7 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 186.0 g (6.56 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Asian Dowitcher only
Amami Woodcock only
None
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Asian Dowitcher
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
About These Birds
Asian Dowitcher
Asian Dowitcher: 33–36 cm, large all-dark dowitcher with a straight blunt-tipped bill and black breeding plumage. Breeds in scattered colonies on Mongolian steppe lakes and Siberian rivers; winters on muddy estuaries and mangrove coasts of South and Southeast Asia. NT. Feeds by deep sewing-machine probing in soft mud. Limited breeding range.
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.