6,162 observationsLeast Concern
Eurasian Woodcock
Scolopax rusticola
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Scolopacidae ›Genus: Scolopax
About
The Eurasian woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) is a medium-small wading bird found in temperate and subarctic Eurasia. It has cryptic camouflage to suit its woodland habitat, with reddish-brown upperparts and buff-coloured underparts. Its eyes are set far back on its head to give it 360-degree vision and it probes in the ground for food with its long, sensitive bill, making it vulnerable to cold weather when the ground remains frozen.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eurasian Woodcock is Scolopax rusticola.
- Eurasian Woodcock belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eurasian Woodcock belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eurasian Woodcock belongs to the class Aves.
- Eurasian Woodcock belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Eurasian Woodcock belongs to the family Scolopacidae.
- Eurasian Woodcock belongs to the genus Scolopax.