Long-billed Curlew vs Sulawesi Woodcock
Numenius americanus compared with Scolopax celebensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-billed Curlew | Sulawesi Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Numenius americanus | Scolopax celebensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.4 cm (21.0 in) | 38.6 cm (15.2 in) |
| Weight | 689.5 g (24.32 oz) | 205.0 g (7.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Long-billed Curlew only
Sulawesi Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-billed Curlew
Least Concern
Sulawesi Woodcock
About These Birds
Long-billed Curlew
Long-billed Curlew: 50–65 cm, North America's largest shorebird with an extraordinarily long decurved bill (up to 20 cm) and cinnamon underwings. Breeds on western North American grassland; winters on coastal mudflats and wetlands from the southern US to Central America. Uses bill to probe for crabs, shrimp, and worms. NT.
Sulawesi Woodcock
Sulawesi Woodcock: 32–36 cm, woodcock endemic to montane forest of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Nocturnal with cryptic brown plumage. Inhabits mossy forest above 1,000 m; probes leaf litter and soft soil for invertebrates. NT. Threatened by logging and agricultural conversion of highland forest. Sedentary island endemic.