Long-billed Curlew vs American Woodcock
Numenius americanus compared with Scolopax minor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-billed Curlew | American Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Numenius americanus | Scolopax minor |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.4 cm (21.0 in) | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 689.5 g (24.32 oz) | 192.0 g (6.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Long-billed Curlew only
American Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-billed Curlew
Least Concern
American 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.
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.