Long-billed Curlew vs Amami Woodcock
Numenius americanus compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-billed Curlew | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Numenius americanus | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.4 cm (21.0 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 689.5 g (24.32 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Long-billed Curlew only
Amami Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-billed Curlew
Vulnerable
Amami 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.
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.