American Woodcock vs Spotted Redshank
Scolopax minor compared with Tringa erythropus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Woodcock | Spotted Redshank |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax minor | Tringa erythropus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) | 32.7 cm (12.9 in) |
| Weight | 192.0 g (6.77 oz) | 163.5 g (5.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
American Woodcock only
Spotted Redshank only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Woodcock
Least Concern
Spotted Redshank
About These Birds
American Woodcock
American Woodcock: 25–31 cm, rotund crepuscular wader with cryptic dead-leaf plumage, large eyes set high on the head, and an extremely long flexible bill for probing earthworms. Inhabits moist woodland and shrubby margins in eastern North America; winters in southern US. Famous for spiralling courtship 'sky dance.' Migratory.
Spotted Redshank
Spotted Redshank: 29–32 cm, elegant shank with all-black breeding plumage contrasting with red-based bill and red legs. Breeds on boreal tundra from Scandinavia to Siberia; winters on estuaries, saltmarshes, and shallow wetlands from western Europe to South Asia and Africa. Feeds on invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.