Amami Woodcock vs Green Sandpiper
Scolopax mira compared with Tringa ochropus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | Green Sandpiper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Tringa ochropus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 27.6 cm (10.9 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 85.0 g (3.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Least Concern
Green 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.
Green Sandpiper
Green Sandpiper: 21–24 cm, dark olive-brown sandpiper with brilliant white rump contrasting sharply with dark upper body—distinctive in flight. Breeds in boreal forest bogs of Eurasia, using old tree nests; winters along muddy freshwater margins from Europe south to Africa and South Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Partial migrant.