Amami Woodcock vs Greater Yellowlegs
Scolopax mira comparé à Tringa melanoleuca
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Amami Woodcock | Greater Yellowlegs |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Scolopax mira | Tringa melanoleuca |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 37,9 cm (14.9 in) | 38,9 cm (15.3 in) |
| Poids | 473,0 g (16.68 oz) | 169,25 g (5.97 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Amami Woodcock only
Aucun(e)
Greater Yellowlegs only
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Near Threatened
Greater Yellowlegs
About These Birds
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.
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.