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woodcock

Either of two species of wading birds, genus Scolopax, of the family Scolopacidae, which have barred plumage and long bills, and live in wet woodland areas. They belong to the long-billed section of the snipes, order Charadriiformes.

The American woodcock S. minor, about 28 cm/11 in long, is shortlegged and short-necked, with a long, straight bill. It nests in moist woodlands and thickets throughout E North America. The Eurasian woodcock S. rusticola, somewhat larger, is similar in appearance and habits.



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