Amami Woodcock vs Grey-tailed Tattler
Scolopax mira compared with Tringa brevipes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | Grey-tailed Tattler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Tringa brevipes |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 31.6 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 121.0 g (4.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amami Woodcock only
None
Grey-tailed Tattler only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Least Concern
Grey-tailed Tattler
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.
Grey-tailed Tattler
Grey-tailed Tattler: 24–27 cm, plain grey sandpiper with yellow legs and a faint supercilium. Breeds on stony rivers of northeastern Siberia; winters on rocky shores, reef platforms, and mudflats of Southeast Asia, Australia, and Pacific Islands. Bobs body when walking. NT. Feeds on invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.