About the Amami Woodcock
The Amami woodcock is a medium-sized wader. It is slightly larger and longer-legged than the Eurasian woodcock.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Scolopax mira |
| Species Codes | amawoo1, AMWO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Amami Woodcock belong to?
The Amami Woodcock (Scolopax mira) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Amami Woodcock?
The Amami Woodcock is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Amami Woodcock?
The Amami woodcock is a medium-sized wader. It is slightly larger and longer-legged than the Eurasian woodcock....
Where can I report a Amami Woodcock sighting?
You can log sightings of Amami Woodcock on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amawoo1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Sandpipers and Allies 98 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
78
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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