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Eurasian Woodcock

Scolopax rusticola

Near Threatened

About

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 (Eurasian Woodcock)

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

Scolopax bukidnonensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Woodcock?

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

What is the conservation status of Eurasian Woodcock?

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

Where does Eurasian Woodcock live?

Eurasian Woodcock 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 Eurasian Woodcock belong to?

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

What kingdom does Eurasian Woodcock belong to?

Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Woodcock?

The closest relatives of Eurasian Woodcock in the genus Scolopax include Amami Woodcock, American Woodcock, Javan Woodcock, Moluccan Woodcock, New Guinea Woodcock.