Amami Woodcock vs Spotted Greenshank
Scolopax mira compared with Tringa guttifer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | Spotted Greenshank |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Tringa guttifer |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 34.2 cm (13.5 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 146.0 g (5.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Amami Woodcock only
None
Spotted Greenshank only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Endangered
Spotted Greenshank
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 Greenshank
Spotted Greenshank: 29–32 cm, large shank with spotted flanks in breeding plumage, slightly upturned bill, and greenish-yellow legs. Breeds in boreal forest wetlands of Sakhalin and Kamchatka; winters on tropical estuaries and mudflats of Southeast Asia. EN. Extremely rare; total population probably under 1,000 birds. Threatened by habitat loss.