Amami Woodcock vs Eurasian Woodcock
Scolopax mira compared with Scolopax rusticola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | Eurasian Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Scolopax rusticola |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 38.5 cm (15.2 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 288.3333333333333 g (10.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Least Concern
Eurasian 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.
Eurasian Woodcock
Eurasian Woodcock: 33–38 cm, plump woodland wader with cryptic dead-leaf plumage, large eyes set high for near-360° vision, and long bill for probing earthworms. Breeds in damp broadleaved woodland across Eurasia; northern populations migrate to milder Atlantic and Mediterranean regions in winter. Crepuscular. Long-distance migrant.