About the Moluccan Woodcock
The Moluccan woodcock, also known as the Obi woodcock, is a lowland wader endemic to Indonesia. Its distribution is restricted to Obi and possibly Bacan, two small islands in North Maluku. It is a medium-sized bird, measuring 32-40 centimetres, and is the largest of the woodcocks. Its conservation status is vulnerable due to severe habitat destruction on Obi.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Scolopax rochussenii |
| Species Codes | molwoo1, MOWO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moluccan Woodcock belong to?
The Moluccan Woodcock (Scolopax rochussenii) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Moluccan Woodcock?
The Moluccan Woodcock is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Moluccan Woodcock?
The Moluccan woodcock, also known as the Obi woodcock, is a lowland wader endemic to Indonesia. Its distribution is restricted to Obi and possibly Bacan, two small islands in North Maluku. It is a medium-sized bird, measuring 32-40 centimetres, and is the largest of the woodcocks. Its conservation s...
Where can I report a Moluccan Woodcock sighting?
You can log sightings of Moluccan Woodcock on eBird (ebird.org) using species code molwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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