Amami Woodcock vs Wood Sandpiper
Scolopax mira compared with Tringa glareola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | Wood Sandpiper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Tringa glareola |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 67.5 g (2.38 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amami Woodcock only
None
Wood Sandpiper only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Least Concern
Wood Sandpiper
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.
Wood Sandpiper
Wood Sandpiper: 19–23 cm, medium-sized sandpiper with spotted brown upperparts, white supercilium, pale yellow legs, and white rump. Breeds across boreal Eurasia from Scandinavia to Siberia; winters in Africa, South Asia, and Australia. One of the most abundant Eurasian shorebirds. Feeds on invertebrates in shallow wetlands.