Eurasian Whimbrel vs Amami Woodcock
Numenius phaeopus compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Eurasian Whimbrel | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Numenius phaeopus | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.6 cm (18.3 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 380.1666666666667 g (13.41 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Eurasian Whimbrel only
Amami Woodcock only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Eurasian Whimbrel
Vulnerable
Amami 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.
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.