Eurasian Whimbrel vs American Woodcock
Numenius phaeopus compared with Scolopax minor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Eurasian Whimbrel | American Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Numenius phaeopus | Scolopax minor |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.6 cm (18.3 in) | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 380.1666666666667 g (13.41 oz) | 192.0 g (6.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Eurasian Whimbrel only
American Woodcock only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Eurasian Whimbrel
Least Concern
American Woodcock
About These Birds
Eurasian Whimbrel
Eurasian Whimbrel: 40–46 cm, medium-large curlew with a strongly decurved bill, bold dark crown-stripes, and buff supercilium. Breeds on subarctic tundra of Eurasia; winters on coasts, mudflats, and mangroves of Africa, South Asia, and Australasia. Feeds on crabs, worms, and berries. Long-distance migrant; one of the most widespread shorebirds.
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.