Amami Woodcock vs Wilson's Phalarope
Scolopax mira compared with Steganopus tricolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | Wilson's Phalarope |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Steganopus tricolor |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 25.6 cm (10.1 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 78.0 g (2.75 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Amami Woodcock only
Wilson's Phalarope only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Least Concern
Wilson's Phalarope
About These Birds
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.
Wilson's Phalarope
Wilson's Phalarope: 22–24 cm, largest phalarope with a very thin bill; females bright with rufous neck-stripe in breeding plumage. Breeds on prairie wetlands of western North America; migrates to saline and alkaline lakes of South America. Spins on water to stir up invertebrates. Females leave males to incubate. Polyandrous. Long-distance migrant.