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Moluccan Woodcock

Scolopax rochussenii

Vulnerable
Envergadura
38,2 cm
Peso
308,3 g
Família
Scolopacidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

The Moluccan Woodcock (Scolopax rochussenii) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.2 cm and a weight of 308.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Sobre

Moluccan Woodcock: 33–36 cm, large woodcock endemic to Obi and Bacan islands in the North Moluccas, Indonesia. VU. Occupies lowland and montane forest; nocturnal invertebrate feeder. Very poorly known; threatened by extensive deforestation for palm oil and logging. One of the least studied woodcocks. Sedentary.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 38,2 cm 15.0 in
Peso 308,3 g 10.87 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Família Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes)
Genus Scolopax
Espécies Scolopax rochussenii

Distribution

Moluccan Woodcock has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Moluccan Woodcock endangered?
The Moluccan Woodcock has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Moluccan Woodcock?
The Moluccan Woodcock has a wingspan of 38.2 cm, weight of 308.3 g.
What order and family does the Moluccan Woodcock belong to?
The Moluccan Woodcock (Scolopax rochussenii) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.

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