American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

 (L 11" WS 18" Wt 7 oz)

Well camouflaged...one of the few
shorebirds prized by hunters.

The Woodcock with eyes set
high and far back has a nearly
360-degree range of vision
without moving its head.

  (Patrick Merrell)

Magee Marsh

Ohio

16May2013

Long bill specialized for
catching earthworms.