About the Bukidnon Woodcock
The Bukidnon woodcock, or Philippine woodcock is a medium-sized wader. It was only described as new to science as recently as 2001, although the initial specimens had been collected on Luzon in the 1960s, these were originally misidentified as Eurasian woodcock specimens. It was not until the bird was heard calling in 1993, and new specimens obtained on Mindanao in 1995, that it was realised that the species was new. It is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Scolopax bukidnonensis |
| Species Codes | bukwoo1, BUWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bukidnon Woodcock belong to?
The Bukidnon Woodcock (Scolopax bukidnonensis) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Bukidnon Woodcock?
The Bukidnon woodcock, or Philippine woodcock is a medium-sized wader. It was only described as new to science as recently as 2001, although the initial specimens had been collected on Luzon in the 1960s, these were originally misidentified as Eurasian woodcock specimens. It was not until the bird w...
Where can I report a Bukidnon Woodcock sighting?
You can log sightings of Bukidnon Woodcock on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bukwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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