Eurasian Curlew vs Amami Woodcock
Numenius arquata compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Eurasian Curlew | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Numenius arquata | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 58.4 cm (23.0 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 813.75 g (28.70 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Eurasian Curlew only
Amami Woodcock only
None
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Eurasian Curlew
Vulnerable
Amami 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.
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.