Amami Woodcock

Amami Woodcock

Scolopax mira

Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
37,9 cm
Gewicht
473,0 g
Familie
Scolopacidae
Ordnung
Charadriiformes

The Amami Woodcock (Scolopax mira) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (strandläufer und schnepfen), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.9 cm and a weight of 473 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 37,9 cm 14.9 in
Gewicht 473,0 g 16.68 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Gelegegröße

2-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen)
Familie Scolopacidae (Strandläufer und Schnepfen)
Genus Scolopax
Arten Scolopax mira

Distribution

Amami Woodcock has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Amami Woodcock endangered?
The Amami Woodcock has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Amami Woodcock?
The Amami Woodcock has a wingspan of 37.9 cm, weight of 473.0 g.
What order and family does the Amami Woodcock belong to?
The Amami Woodcock (Scolopax mira) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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