American Woodcock
Scolopax minor
(L 11" WS 18" Wt 7 oz)
Well camouflaged...one of the
few shorebirds prized by hunters.
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.
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.
catching earthworms.
Scolopax is Latin for woodcock or
snipe; minor is Latin for smaller.
snipe; minor is Latin for smaller.
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