Amami Woodcock vs Lesser Yellowlegs
Scolopax mira compared with Tringa flavipes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | Lesser Yellowlegs |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Tringa flavipes |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 30.5 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 87.83333333333333 g (3.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Amami Woodcock only
Lesser Yellowlegs only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Vulnerable
Lesser Yellowlegs
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.
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.