Amami Woodcock vs New Guinea Woodcock
Scolopax mira compared with Scolopax rosenbergii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | New Guinea Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Scolopax rosenbergii |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 29.6 cm (11.7 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 209.66666666666666 g (7.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Least Concern
New Guinea 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.
New Guinea Woodcock
New Guinea Woodcock: 34–38 cm, little-known woodcock endemic to montane forests of New Guinea above 1,500 m. Nocturnal forest wader with cryptic rufous-brown plumage. Probes humus-rich forest floor for earthworms. Sedentary montane endemic. Considered locally uncommon; rarely observed due to nocturnal, skulking habits.