Amami Woodcock vs Greater Yellowlegs
Scolopax mira compared with Tringa melanoleuca
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | Greater Yellowlegs |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Tringa melanoleuca |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 38.9 cm (15.3 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 169.25 g (5.97 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Near Threatened
Greater 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.
Greater Yellowlegs
Greater Yellowlegs: 29–33 cm, large North American shank with yellow legs, slightly upturned bill, and loud ringing call. Breeds on boreal muskeg from Alaska to Newfoundland; winters on wetlands throughout the Americas south to Patagonia. Feeds by wading and sweeping bill through water. More robust than Lesser Yellowlegs. Long-distance migrant.