American Woodcock

A bird sits on the ground and blends into the dry plants and dirt surrounding it. The bird has a long, probing bill and eyes situated near the top of its head. It is round in shape and has short legs. Its feathers are shades of grey, brown, black, and cinnamon colors.
Photo By/Credit
Kimberly Emerson/USFWS
Date Shot/Created
04/09/2023
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
An American woodcock. Photo by Kimberly Emerson/USFWS.
Facility
Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Species
Scolopax minor
Subject tags
Birds
Birdwatching
Game birds