Eurasian Woodcock

Scolopax rusticola

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae

About

The Eurasian woodcock is a medium-small wading bird found in temperate and subarctic Eurasia. It has cryptic camouflage to suit its woodland habitat, with reddish-brown upperparts and buff-coloured underparts. Its eyes are set far back on its head to give it 360-degree vision and it probes in the ground for food with its long, sensitive bill, making it vulnerable to cold weather when the ground remains frozen.

Fun Fact

Woodcocks have their eyes positioned so far back on their heads that they have 360-degree vision and can see behind themselves without moving.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range is the increased fragmentation of its woodland habitat.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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