Bristle-thighed Curlew vs Amami Woodcock
Numenius tahitiensis compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bristle-thighed Curlew | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Numenius tahitiensis | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.9 cm (19.3 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 457.1666666666667 g (16.13 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Bristle-thighed Curlew only
Amami Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Bristle-thighed Curlew
Vulnerable
Amami 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.
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.