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Rufous Woodcock - BirdForum Opus

Alternative name: Dusky Woodcock; Rufous Woodcock

Scolopax saturata

Identification

Distribution

Endemic to Indonesia: Mountains of Sumatra and western Java.

Taxonomy

A monotypic species.

Status of rosenbergii

Some authorities (Clements, 2007; Sibley & Monroe, 1996) place New Guinea Woodcock (rosenbergii) within S. saturata. However, Howard & Moore (2003) recognize it as a full species and the Opus awaits further clarification.

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