Amami Woodcock vs Spotted Redshank
Scolopax mira compared with Tringa erythropus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | Spotted Redshank |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Tringa erythropus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 32.7 cm (12.9 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 163.5 g (5.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Amami Woodcock only
Spotted Redshank only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Least Concern
Spotted Redshank
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.
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.