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American Woodcock
Scolopax minor
The American Woodcock is a plump, short-legged shorebird native to North America, recognized by its mottled brown and black plumage that provides excellent camouflage in forested habitats. It has a long, straight bill adapted for probing soil in search of earthworms, its primary…
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- Despite being classified as a shorebird, the American Woodcock spends almost its entire life far from water, preferring dense, damp woodlands.
- American Woodcocks perform a spectacular 'sky dance' during mating season, flying in wide spirals accompanied by distinct twittering sounds. Their eyes are set far back on their heads, giving them an almost 360-degree field of view. They are also known as 'timberdoodles' due to their distinctive habitat and appearance.
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