Bukidnon Woodcock vs American Woodcock
Scolopax bukidnonensis compared with Scolopax minor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bukidnon Woodcock | American Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax bukidnonensis | Scolopax minor |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.2 cm (12.7 in) | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 251.5 g (8.87 oz) | 192.0 g (6.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bukidnon Woodcock
Least Concern
American Woodcock
About These Birds
Bukidnon Woodcock
Bukidnon Woodcock: 33–36 cm, large poorly known woodcock confined to montane forest of Mindanao, Philippines, particularly the Bukidnon plateau. Nocturnal forest wader; probes leaf litter for invertebrates. NT. Threatened by deforestation and agricultural conversion. Sedentary island endemic. Rarely observed.
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.