Amami Woodcock

Amami Woodcock

Scolopax mira

Vulnerable
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
37,9 cm
Khối Lượng
473,0 g
Họ
Scolopacidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes
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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 37,9 cm 14.9 in
Khối Lượng 473,0 g 16.68 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Số Trứng

2-4

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Họ Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes)
Genus Scolopax
Loài Scolopax mira

Distribution

Amami Woodcock has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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