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Waldschnepfe

Scolopax rusticola

Near Threatened

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Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (7 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Charadriiformes (Regenpfeiferartige)

Species

Scolopax rusticola (Waldschnepfe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヤマシギ

Chinese 丘鹬

Spanish Chocha perdiz

French Bécasse des bois

German Waldschnepfe

Portuguese galinhola

Russian Вальдшнеп

Thai นกปากซ่อมดง

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Waldschnepfe?

The scientific name of Waldschnepfe is Scolopax rusticola. It belongs to the genus Scolopax.

What is the conservation status of Waldschnepfe?

Waldschnepfe (Scolopax rusticola) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Waldschnepfe live?

Waldschnepfe is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (7 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Waldschnepfe belong to?

Waldschnepfe (Scolopax rusticola) belongs to the genus Scolopax, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.

What kingdom does Waldschnepfe belong to?

Waldschnepfe (Scolopax rusticola) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Waldschnepfe?

The closest relatives of Waldschnepfe in the genus Scolopax include Amamischnepfe, Bukidnonschnepfe, Celebesschnepfe, Kanadaschnepfe, Malaienschnepfe.