Birds Identified: American Woodcock

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American Woodcock has these characteristics:

• Walking, wading, running
  
• About same size as robin
  
• Bill long, as long or longer than head
  
• Mostly brownish, or with many brown streaks or spots
  
• Rust color present
  
• Underparts plain
  
• Head stripes or bands
  
• Crown patch
  
• Eye ring
  
• North summer (June through August)
  
• South summer (June through August)
  
• Wood habitat
  
• On ground (walking, wading, running, hopping, or resting on ground)
  
• Zig zag flight (many irregular twists and turns)
  
• Rasping harsh calls
  
• Melodious song (pitch variable; smooth, sweet, or rich quality; pattern generally complex)
  

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