Amami Woodcock vs Common Greenshank
Scolopax mira compared with Tringa nebularia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | Common Greenshank |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Tringa nebularia |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 37.1 cm (14.6 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 212.5 g (7.50 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Least Concern
Common 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.
Common Greenshank
Common Greenshank: 30–34 cm, large shank with greenish legs, slightly upturned bill, white rump, and ringing 'tew-tew-tew' call. Breeds on boggy moorland and boreal forest of Scotland east across Eurasia; winters on estuaries, lakes, and coasts of Africa, South Asia, and Australia. Feeds on fish and invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.