Woodcock Facts And Beyond
Woodcock By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: July 19, 2020 A Woodcock Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Aves Order Charadriiformes Family Scolopacidae Genus Scolopax Species 8 Different Species Niche Wading and Digging Insectivore Length 10-12 in (25-30 cm) Weight 5-8 oz (140-230 g) Lifespan Average of 2 years, up to 8 years Social Structure Small flocks Conservation Status Least Concern Preferred Habitat Woodlands, shorelines Average Clutch Size Around 4 eggs Main Prey Species Invertebrates buried in the soil or substrate Predators Canines, felines, larger predatory birds, reptiles and humans The Basics The woodcock is a common name for 8 different species within the Scolopax genus....