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Birdsong field guide

Bukidnon Woodcock

Scolopax bukidnonensis

A large, cryptic forest wader endemic to high-altitude Philippine mountains, first recognized by its unique vocalizations before being formally described in 2001.

What it sounds like

A series of rapid, metallic, machine-gun-like rattling or clicking notes delivered during crepuscular display flights.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Frank Lambert · PhilippinesCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It was only formally described as a new species in 2001, despite local knowledge existing for years.
Unlike the Eurasian Woodcock, this species is non-migratory and remains in its tropical montane habitat year-round.
Its eyes are set high and far back on the head, providing a nearly 360-degree field of vision to detect predators while probing soil.
The species was first differentiated from other woodcocks primarily by its distinct 'roding' display call.
It possesses a flexible rhynchokinetic bill tip, allowing it to grasp earthworms underground without opening its entire mouth.

Habitat

High-elevation montane and mossy forests, usually above 1,000 meters.

Range

Endemic to the islands of Mindanao and Luzon in the Philippines.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Amami WoodcockScolopax mira American WoodcockScolopax minor Eurasian WoodcockScolopax rusticola Javan WoodcockScolopax saturata Moluccan WoodcockScolopax rochussenii New Guinea WoodcockScolopax rosenbergii Sulawesi WoodcockScolopax celebensis Sulawesi WoodcockScolopax celebensis

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