American Woodcocks

Scolopax minor

The American woodcock is a small shorebird species found primarily in the eastern half of North America.

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American woodcock in Bryant Park. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Rhododendrites.
American woodcock in Bryant Park. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Rhododendrites.
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Community Sightings

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American Woodcock observed by danielrusso
Mar 1, 2026
Hammonasset Beach State Park, West Haven, CT, US
byDaniel Russo
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
American Woodcock observed by marshalz
Feb 28, 2026
Cedar Niles Park, Olathe, KS, US
byMarshal Zabel
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
American Woodcock observed by rossalleni
Feb 28, 2026
Campton, KY 41301, USA
byRaymond Little
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
American Woodcock observed by jeweliidae
Feb 28, 2026
Cambridge, MD 21613, USA
byJewel Tomasula
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
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