Moluccan Woodcock vs Willet
Scolopax rochussenii compared with Tringa semipalmata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Moluccan Woodcock | Willet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax rochussenii | Tringa semipalmata |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.2 cm (15.0 in) | 40.7 cm (16.0 in) |
| Weight | 308.3 g (10.87 oz) | 271.5 g (9.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Moluccan Woodcock
Least Concern
Willet
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.
Willet
Willet: 33–41 cm, large stocky North American shank with bold black-and-white wingbar spectacular in flight, grey-blue legs, and loud 'pill-will-willet' call. Two populations: eastern breeds on Atlantic coast salt-marshes, western on prairie wetlands. Winters on both American coasts south to South America. Feeds on invertebrates.