Far Eastern Curlew vs Amami Woodcock
Numenius madagascariensis compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Far Eastern Curlew | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Numenius madagascariensis | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 61.0 cm (24.0 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 815.0 g (28.75 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Far Eastern Curlew only
Amami Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Endangered
Far Eastern Curlew
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
About These Birds
Far Eastern Curlew
Far Eastern Curlew: 60–66 cm, world's largest shorebird with an enormous decurved bill. Breeds on wet meadows and tundra of northeastern Siberia and northern China; winters on coastal mudflats of Southeast Asia and Australia. Feeds on crabs and marine invertebrates. Endangered; severely threatened by Yellow Sea tidal-flat loss. EN.
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.