Eurasian Woodcock
Scolopax rusticola
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Eurasian Woodcock: 33–38 cm, plump woodland wader with cryptic dead-leaf plumage, large eyes set high for near-360° vision, and long bill for probing earthworms. Breeds in damp broadleaved woodland across Eurasia; northern populations migrate to milder Atlantic and Mediterranean regions in winter. Crepuscular. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 38,5 cm | 15.2 in |
| Poids | 288,3333333333333 g | 10.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-48 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Scolopax |
| Espèces | Scolopax rusticola |
Distribution
Eurasian Woodcock has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family