Moluccan Woodcock vs Greater Yellowlegs
Scolopax rochussenii compared with Tringa melanoleuca
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Moluccan Woodcock | Greater Yellowlegs |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax rochussenii | Tringa melanoleuca |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.2 cm (15.0 in) | 38.9 cm (15.3 in) |
| Weight | 308.3 g (10.87 oz) | 169.25 g (5.97 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Moluccan Woodcock
Near Threatened
Greater Yellowlegs
About These Birds
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.
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.