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*This taxon is considered a subspecies of [[Scolopax rusticola]] (sensu lato) by some authors<sup>[[#References|[2]]]</sup> | *This taxon is considered a subspecies of [[Scolopax rusticola]] (sensu lato) by some authors<sup>[[#References|[2]]]</sup> | ||
*Sometimes considered conspecific within [[Eurasian Woodcock]] (citation needed). | *Sometimes considered conspecific within [[Eurasian Woodcock]] (citation needed). | ||
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Forests. | Forests. | ||
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- Scolopax mira
Identification
A medium-sized wader, which is slightly larger and longer-legged than the Eurasian Woodcock.
Confusion Species
Can be told from the Eurasian Woodcock by the overall browner coloration and the pinkish bare skin behind the eye, as well as the choice of habitat.
Distribution
Endemic to Japan, found on few southern Japanese islands: Amami-O-Shima Island, Tokuno-Shima Island, Okinawa Island, and Tokashiki-Shima Island
Taxonomy
- A monotypic species.[1]
- This taxon is considered a subspecies of Scolopax rusticola (sensu lato) by some authors[2]
- Sometimes considered conspecific within Eurasian Woodcock (citation needed).
Habitat
Forests.
Behaviour
References
- Clements, JF. 2008. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2008. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- Avibase
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Amami Woodcock. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 23 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Amami_Woodcock
