Amami Woodcock vs Moluccan Woodcock
Scolopax mira compared with Scolopax rochussenii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | Moluccan Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Scolopax rochussenii |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 38.2 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 308.3 g (10.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Vulnerable
Moluccan Woodcock
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.
Moluccan Woodcock
Moluccan Woodcock: 33–36 cm, large woodcock endemic to Obi and Bacan islands in the North Moluccas, Indonesia. VU. Occupies lowland and montane forest; nocturnal invertebrate feeder. Very poorly known; threatened by extensive deforestation for palm oil and logging. One of the least studied woodcocks. Sedentary.