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 snull
Oct 17, 2026
N Wood St, Chicago, IL, US
bysnull
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Woodcock observed by yukonfl
Oct 17, 2026
Water Tower Place, Chicago, IL, US
byRyan Callahan
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
American Woodcock observed by jmax1403
Oct 17, 2026
Sandusky Ct, Scott Air Force Base, IL, US
byjmax1403
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Woodcock observed by notice-neature
Oct 17, 2026
S Broadway, St. Louis, MO, US
bynotice-neature
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
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