Sulawesi Woodcock vs Moluccan Woodcock
Scolopax celebensis compared with Scolopax rochussenii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sulawesi Woodcock | Moluccan Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax celebensis | Scolopax rochussenii |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.6 cm (15.2 in) | 38.2 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 205.0 g (7.23 oz) | 308.3 g (10.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sulawesi Woodcock
Vulnerable
Moluccan Woodcock
About These Birds
Sulawesi Woodcock
Sulawesi Woodcock: 32–36 cm, woodcock endemic to montane forest of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Nocturnal with cryptic brown plumage. Inhabits mossy forest above 1,000 m; probes leaf litter and soft soil for invertebrates. NT. Threatened by logging and agricultural conversion of highland forest. Sedentary island endemic.
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.