Eurasian Curlew vs Sulawesi Woodcock
Numenius arquata compared with Scolopax celebensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Eurasian Curlew | Sulawesi Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Numenius arquata | Scolopax celebensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 58.4 cm (23.0 in) | 38.6 cm (15.2 in) |
| Weight | 813.75 g (28.70 oz) | 205.0 g (7.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Eurasian Curlew only
Sulawesi Woodcock only
None
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Eurasian Curlew
Least Concern
Sulawesi Woodcock
About These Birds
Eurasian Curlew
Eurasian Curlew: 50–60 cm, wingspan 89–106 cm, Europe's largest wading bird with a very long decurved bill and mournful bubbling call. Breeds on upland moors, bogs, and wet grassland; winters on estuaries and coasts. Feeds on worms, crabs, and invertebrates. NT. Severely declining due to agricultural change on breeding grounds.
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.