Amami Woodcock

Amami Woodcock

Scolopax mira

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
37,9 cm
Berat
473,0 g
Famili
Scolopacidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

The Amami Woodcock (Scolopax mira) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.9 cm and a weight of 473 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Tentang

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 37,9 cm 14.9 in
Berat 473,0 g 16.68 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

2-4

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes)
Genus Scolopax
Spesies Scolopax mira

Distribution

Amami Woodcock has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Amami Woodcock endangered?
The Amami Woodcock has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Amami Woodcock?
The Amami Woodcock has a wingspan of 37.9 cm, weight of 473.0 g.
What order and family does the Amami Woodcock belong to?
The Amami Woodcock (Scolopax mira) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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