Amami Woodcock vs Marsh Sandpiper
Scolopax mira compared with Tringa stagnatilis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amami Woodcock | Marsh Sandpiper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolopax mira | Tringa stagnatilis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) | 26.7 cm (10.5 in) |
| Weight | 473.0 g (16.68 oz) | 81.5 g (2.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Least Concern
Marsh 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.
Marsh Sandpiper
Marsh Sandpiper: 22–26 cm, delicate slender shank with very long greenish legs, fine straight bill, and white rump. Breeds on wet meadows and steppes of eastern Europe and central Asia; winters across sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Australia near shallow freshwater and coastal wetlands. Feeds on invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.