Bukidnon Woodcock vs Amami Woodcock
Scolopax bukidnonensis compared with Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bukidnon Woodcock | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax bukidnonensis | Scolopax mira |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.2 cm (12.7 in) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Weight | 251.5 g (8.87 oz) | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bukidnon Woodcock
Vulnerable
Amami 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.
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.