Bristle-thighed Curlew vs Moluccan Woodcock
Numenius tahitiensis compared with Scolopax rochussenii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bristle-thighed Curlew | Moluccan Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Numenius tahitiensis | Scolopax rochussenii |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.9 cm (19.3 in) | 38.2 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 457.1666666666667 g (16.13 oz) | 308.3 g (10.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Bristle-thighed Curlew only
Moluccan Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Bristle-thighed Curlew
Vulnerable
Moluccan 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.
Moluccan Woodcock
Moluccan Woodcock: 33–36 cm, large woodcock endemic to Obi and Bacan islands in the North Moluccas, Indonesia. VU. Occupies lowland and montane forest; nocturnal invertebrate feeder. Very poorly known; threatened by extensive deforestation for palm oil and logging. One of the least studied woodcocks. Sedentary.