Bristle-thighed Curlew vs American Woodcock
Numenius tahitiensis compared with Scolopax minor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bristle-thighed Curlew | American Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Numenius tahitiensis | Scolopax minor |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.9 cm (19.3 in) | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 457.1666666666667 g (16.13 oz) | 192.0 g (6.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Bristle-thighed Curlew only
American Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Bristle-thighed Curlew
Least Concern
American Woodcock
About These Birds
Bristle-thighed Curlew
Bristle-thighed Curlew: 40–44 cm, medium curlew with a decurved bill, buffy underparts, and distinctive bristle-like thigh feathers. Only curlew wintering on Pacific islands; breeds on Alaskan tundra and migrates non-stop across the central Pacific to Polynesia and Micronesia. Feeds on invertebrates; uses tools to open seabird eggs. VU.
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.