American Woodcock vs Amami Woodcock
Scolopax minor comparé à Scolopax mira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Woodcock | Amami Woodcock |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Scolopax minor | Scolopax mira |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 26,0 cm (10.2 in) | 37,9 cm (14.9 in) |
| Poids | 192,0 g (6.77 oz) | 473,0 g (16.68 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
American Woodcock
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
About These Birds
American Woodcock
American Woodcock: 25–31 cm, rotund crepuscular wader with cryptic dead-leaf plumage, large eyes set high on the head, and an extremely long flexible bill for probing earthworms. Inhabits moist woodland and shrubby margins in eastern North America; winters in southern US. Famous for spiralling courtship 'sky dance.' Migratory.
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.