Eurasian Woodcock

Scolopax rusticola

Least Concern

The Eurasian Woodcock is a plump, richly patterned wader that lives in woodland and is almost invisible among fallen leaves. At dawn and dusk in spring, males fly a slow, grunting circuit called "roding."

Males and females of this species look mostly alike.

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Quick facts

Conservation status
Least Concern
Habitat
Forest
Region
Europe
Scientific name
Scolopax rusticola

Real rarity, real conservation

This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.

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