About the New Guinea Woodcock
The New Guinea woodcock is a species of bird in the family Scolopacidae formerly considered to be conspecific with the Javan woodcock and called collectively the dusky woodcock. It is native to the New Guinea Highlands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Scolopax rosenbergii |
| Species Codes | duswoo3, NGWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Guinea Woodcock belong to?
The New Guinea Woodcock (Scolopax rosenbergii) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the New Guinea Woodcock?
The New Guinea woodcock is a species of bird in the family Scolopacidae formerly considered to be conspecific with the Javan woodcock and called collectively the dusky woodcock. It is native to the New Guinea Highlands....
Where can I report a New Guinea Woodcock sighting?
You can log sightings of New Guinea Woodcock on eBird (ebird.org) using species code duswoo3, or on iNaturalist.
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