American Woodcock vs Lesser Yellowlegs
Scolopax minor compared with Tringa flavipes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Woodcock | Lesser Yellowlegs |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax minor | Tringa flavipes |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) | 30.5 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 192.0 g (6.77 oz) | 87.83333333333333 g (3.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
American Woodcock only
Lesser Yellowlegs only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Woodcock
Vulnerable
Lesser Yellowlegs
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.
Lesser Yellowlegs
Lesser Yellowlegs: 23–25 cm, slim North American shank with bright yellow legs and thin straight bill. Breeds on boreal forest openings of Canada and Alaska; winters on wetlands from southern US to southern South America. Feeds by wading and picking invertebrates. Common on migration through the Americas. Long-distance migrant.