Amami Woodcock vs Wandering Tattler
Scolopax mira compared with Tringa incana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | Wandering Tattler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Tringa incana |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 32.9 cm (13.0 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 118.64999999999999 g (4.19 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Least Concern
Wandering Tattler
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.
Wandering Tattler
Wandering Tattler: 26–29 cm, uniformly grey sandpiper with yellow legs and bold barring on underparts in breeding plumage. Breeds on stony mountain streams of Alaska and northwestern Canada; winters on rocky Pacific shores and coral reefs from western North America to Pacific Islands and Australia. Bobs continually. Feeds on invertebrates.