Amami Woodcock vs Common Redshank
Scolopax mira compared with Tringa totanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | Common Redshank |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Tringa totanus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 31.4 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 122.66666666666667 g (4.33 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Amami Woodcock only
Common Redshank only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Least Concern
Common Redshank
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.
Common Redshank
Common Redshank: 27–29 cm, medium sandpiper with bright orange-red legs and bill base, broad white trailing edge to wings, and white rump. Breeds on wet meadows, saltmarshes, and moorland from Europe across Asia; winters on coasts and estuaries of Europe, Africa, and South Asia. Invertebrate feeder. NT. Locally declining.