Least ConcernInvertebratesForestMedium · 205 g
About the New Guinea Woodcock
The New Guinea woodcock is a species of bird in the family Scolopacidae formerly considered to be conspecific with the Javan woodcock and called collectively the dusky woodcock. It is native to the New Guinea Highlands.
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Where the New Guinea Woodcock lives
Regular range
When to see the New Guinea Woodcock
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Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Moluccan WoodcockScolopax rochusseniiThe Moluccan woodcock measures 32-40 centimetres in length.
Javan WoodcockScolopax saturataThe Javan woodcock is a small, dark bird with a long bill, resembling the widespread Eurasian woodcock but significantly smaller, and with darker plumage.
Sulawesi WoodcockScolopax celebensisThe Sulawesi woodcock also known as Celebes woodcock, is a medium-sized wader.
Javan WoodcockScolopax saturataThe Javan woodcock is a small, dark bird with a long bill, resembling the widespread Eurasian woodcock but significantly smaller, and with darker plumage.
Sulawesi WoodcockScolopax celebensisThe Sulawesi woodcock also known as Celebes woodcock, is a medium-sized wader.
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