Spotted Sandpiper vs Amami Woodcock

Actitis macularius comparé à Scolopax mira

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Spotted Sandpiper Amami Woodcock
Nom scientifique Actitis macularius Scolopax mira
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Scolopacidae Scolopacidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Vulnerable
Longueur
Envergure 20,1 cm (7.9 in) 37,9 cm (14.9 in)
Poids 45,0 g (1.59 oz) 473,0 g (16.68 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 3-5 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Spotted Sandpiper only

Amami Woodcock only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Spotted Sandpiper

Vulnerable

Amami Woodcock

About These Birds

Spotted Sandpiper

Spotted Sandpiper: 18–20 cm, North American counterpart of Common Sandpiper with bold round black spots on white underparts in breeding plumage. Breeds along freshwater streams and lakes across North America; winters from southern US to southern South America. Bobs body constantly. Polyandrous breeding system. Long-distance migrant.

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.

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