Long-billed Curlew vs Moluccan Woodcock
Numenius americanus compared with Scolopax rochussenii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-billed Curlew | Moluccan Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Numenius americanus | Scolopax rochussenii |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.4 cm (21.0 in) | 38.2 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 689.5 g (24.32 oz) | 308.3 g (10.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Long-billed Curlew only
Moluccan Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-billed Curlew
Vulnerable
Moluccan 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.
Moluccan Woodcock
Moluccan Woodcock: 33–36 cm, large woodcock endemic to Obi and Bacan islands in the North Moluccas, Indonesia. VU. Occupies lowland and montane forest; nocturnal invertebrate feeder. Very poorly known; threatened by extensive deforestation for palm oil and logging. One of the least studied woodcocks. Sedentary.