Red-necked Phalarope vs Amami Woodcock
Phalaropus lobatus compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-necked Phalarope | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalaropus lobatus | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.8 cm (8.6 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 35.166666666666664 g (1.24 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Red-necked Phalarope only
Amami Woodcock only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-necked Phalarope
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
About These Birds
Red-necked Phalarope
Red-necked Phalarope: 18–19 cm, small phalarope with a needle-like bill and orange neck-patch in breeding female. Breeds on subarctic and Arctic tundra pools across Eurasia and North America; winters at sea, especially in the Arabian Sea and eastern Pacific. Spins on water to disturb invertebrates. Polyandrous. Long-distance oceanic migrant.
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.