Hudsonian Whimbrel vs American Woodcock
Numenius hudsonicus compared with Scolopax minor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Hudsonian Whimbrel | American Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Numenius hudsonicus | Scolopax minor |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 388.0 g (13.69 oz) | 192.0 g (6.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Least Concern
American Woodcock
About These Birds
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Hudsonian Whimbrel: 40–46 cm, recently split from Eurasian Whimbrel; breeds in subarctic North America. Similar to Eurasian Whimbrel but with a darker rump and slightly different call. Winters along both American coasts south to southern South America. Feeds on mudflat invertebrates and berries on migration. Long-distance migrant.
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.