Amami Woodcock vs Willet
Scolopax mira comparé à Tringa semipalmata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Amami Woodcock | Willet |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Scolopax mira | Tringa semipalmata |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 37,9 cm (14.9 in) | 40,7 cm (16.0 in) |
| Poids | 473,0 g (16.68 oz) | 271,5 g (9.58 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Amami Woodcock
Least Concern
Willet
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.
Willet
Willet: 33–41 cm, large stocky North American shank with bold black-and-white wingbar spectacular in flight, grey-blue legs, and loud 'pill-will-willet' call. Two populations: eastern breeds on Atlantic coast salt-marshes, western on prairie wetlands. Winters on both American coasts south to South America. Feeds on invertebrates.