Sulawesi Woodcock vs Lesser Yellowlegs
Scolopax celebensis compared with Tringa flavipes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sulawesi Woodcock | Lesser Yellowlegs |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax celebensis | Tringa flavipes |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.6 cm (15.2 in) | 30.5 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 205.0 g (7.23 oz) | 87.83333333333333 g (3.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Sulawesi Woodcock only
Lesser Yellowlegs only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sulawesi Woodcock
Vulnerable
Lesser Yellowlegs
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.
Lesser Yellowlegs
Lesser Yellowlegs: 23–25 cm, slim North American shank with bright yellow legs and thin straight bill. Breeds on boreal forest openings of Canada and Alaska; winters on wetlands from southern US to southern South America. Feeds by wading and picking invertebrates. Common on migration through the Americas. Long-distance migrant.