Bukidnon Woodcock
NameBukidnon Woodcock
Common NameBukidnon Woodcock
Scientific NameScolopax bukidnonensis
FamilyScolopacidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsMottled brown, black, and rufous plumage with intricate patterns, providing superb camouflage. Features include dark crown stripes, a pale supercilium, and a dark eye stripe.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are not well-documented but are thought to include soft grunts or squeaks when foraging, and possibly a distinctive 'roding' call during display flights, similar to other woodcocks.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, primarily found in high-altitude montane forests, notably on Mt. Kitanglad and Mt. Apo.
Identifying Featuresvery long bill, cryptic brown plumage, large eyes set high on head, nocturnal habits, montane forest habitat
Description
This medium-sized woodcock is characterized by its cryptically patterned brown and black plumage, providing excellent camouflage in its forest habitat. It possesses a remarkably long bill, which it uses to probe soft soil for invertebrates, and is primarily active during twilight and night.
