Sulawesi Woodcock vs Marsh Sandpiper
Scolopax celebensis compared with Tringa stagnatilis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sulawesi Woodcock | Marsh Sandpiper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax celebensis | Tringa stagnatilis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.6 cm (15.2 in) | 26.7 cm (10.5 in) |
| Weight | 205.0 g (7.23 oz) | 81.5 g (2.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sulawesi Woodcock
Least Concern
Marsh Sandpiper
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.
Marsh Sandpiper
Marsh Sandpiper: 22–26 cm, delicate slender shank with very long greenish legs, fine straight bill, and white rump. Breeds on wet meadows and steppes of eastern Europe and central Asia; winters across sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Australia near shallow freshwater and coastal wetlands. Feeds on invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.