American Woodcock vs Greater Yellowlegs
Scolopax minor comparé à Tringa melanoleuca
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Woodcock | Greater Yellowlegs |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Scolopax minor | Tringa melanoleuca |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 26,0 cm (10.2 in) | 38,9 cm (15.3 in) |
| Poids | 192,0 g (6.77 oz) | 169,25 g (5.97 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
American Woodcock only
Aucun(e)
Greater Yellowlegs only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
American Woodcock
Near Threatened
Greater Yellowlegs
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.
Greater Yellowlegs
Greater Yellowlegs: 29–33 cm, large North American shank with yellow legs, slightly upturned bill, and loud ringing call. Breeds on boreal muskeg from Alaska to Newfoundland; winters on wetlands throughout the Americas south to Patagonia. Feeds by wading and sweeping bill through water. More robust than Lesser Yellowlegs. Long-distance migrant.