Little Curlew vs Amami Woodcock
Numenius minutus compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Little Curlew | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Numenius minutus | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.0 cm (13.8 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 230.0 g (8.11 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Little Curlew only
Amami Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Little Curlew
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
About These Birds
Little Curlew
Little Curlew: 28–32 cm, smallest curlew with a relatively short slightly decurved bill. Breeds on boreal Siberian forest-tundra; migrates to northern Australia, where it winters on short dry grassland, airfields, and burnt areas in large flocks. Insectivorous in winter. Long-distance migrant. Unmistakable when in Australia.
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.