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Moluccan Woodcock
Scolopax rochussenii
Moluccan Woodcock (Scolopax rochussenii) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of Australia & Oceania.
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The Moluccan Woodcock (Scolopax rochussenii) is a member of the Scolopacidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 308 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Charadriiformes
- Family Scolopacidae Sandpipers, Snipes
- Genus Scolopax
- Species rochussenii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 308 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Scolopacidae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Moluccan Woodcock is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of open forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Moluccan Woodcock is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Moluccan Woodcock (Scolopax rochussenii) is a member of the Scolopacidae family, within the order Charadriiformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Obi (nc Moluccas).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 308 g, with a wing length of about 19.1 cm and a tail of around 7.4 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 289 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Moluccan Woodcock?
The Moluccan Woodcock is a large bird that weighs around 308 g.
Where does the Moluccan Woodcock live?
The Moluccan Woodcock is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Obi (nc Moluccas), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Moluccan Woodcock belong to?
The Moluccan Woodcock (Scolopax rochussenii) belongs to the Scolopacidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
What does the Moluccan Woodcock eat?
The Moluccan Woodcock is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Moluccan Woodcock migrate?
The Moluccan Woodcock is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Moluccan Woodcock endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Moluccan Woodcock make?
1 real field recording of the Moluccan Woodcock — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Moluccan Woodcock's range?
The Moluccan Woodcock has a mapped global range of about 289 km².
Conservation
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