Amami Woodcock vs Javan Woodcock
Scolopax mira compared with Scolopax saturata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | Javan Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Scolopax saturata |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 29.2 cm (11.5 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 204.5 g (7.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Near Threatened
Javan 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.
Javan Woodcock
Javan Woodcock: 33–37 cm, woodcock restricted to montane forest on Java and Sumatra, Indonesia. Nocturnal, cryptic plumage of warm brown and black barring. Probes moist forest floor for earthworms and invertebrates. NT. Threatened by deforestation and agricultural encroachment. Sedentary montane endemic.