About the Javan Woodcock
The Javan woodcock is a small, long-billed bird in the family Scolopacidae. It is dark brown with a patterned back and measures from 29 to 31 cm ; it weighs 189–220 g (6.7–7.8 oz). It is endemic to Sumatra and Java, where it inhabits montane forests at the elevation range of 1,500–3,000 m (4,900–9,800 ft).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Scolopax saturata |
| Species Codes | duswoo4, JAWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Javan Woodcock belong to?
The Javan Woodcock (Scolopax saturata) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Javan Woodcock?
The Javan woodcock is a small, long-billed bird in the family Scolopacidae. It is dark brown with a patterned back and measures from 29 to 31 cm ; it weighs 189–220 g (6.7–7.8 oz). It is endemic to Sumatra and Java, where it inhabits montane forests at the elevation range of 1,500–3,000 m (4,900–9,8...
Where can I report a Javan Woodcock sighting?
You can log sightings of Javan Woodcock on eBird (ebird.org) using species code duswoo4, or on iNaturalist.
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