Far Eastern Curlew vs Moluccan Woodcock
Numenius madagascariensis compared with Scolopax rochussenii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Far Eastern Curlew | Moluccan Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Numenius madagascariensis | Scolopax rochussenii |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 61.0 cm (24.0 in) | 38.2 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 815.0 g (28.75 oz) | 308.3 g (10.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Far Eastern Curlew only
Moluccan Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Endangered
Far Eastern Curlew
Vulnerable
Moluccan 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.
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.