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Bécasse des bois

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

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Scolopax rusticola (Bécasse des bois)

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

Similar Species in Scolopax

Bécasse de Nouvelle-Guinée

Scolopax bukidnonensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bécasse des bois?

The scientific name of Bécasse des bois is Scolopax rusticola. It belongs to the genus Scolopax.

What is the conservation status of Bécasse des bois?

Bécasse des bois (Scolopax rusticola) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bécasse des bois live?

Bécasse des bois 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 Bécasse des bois belong to?

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

What kingdom does Bécasse des bois belong to?

Bécasse des bois (Scolopax rusticola) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Bécasse des bois?

The closest relatives of Bécasse des bois in the genus Scolopax include Bécasse d'Amami, Bécasse d'Amérique, Bécasse de Java, Bécasse de Nouvelle-Guinée, Bécasse des Célèbes.