Dusk Call of Brushy Fields

Flight Twittering Sound
Call

Overview

Although they are classified as a species of sandpiper, woodcocks live in the forest instead of along the shore. During the spring, they are famous for their loud "peent" noises and a twittering sound during their "sky dances" created by specialized wing feathers. They are difficult to see due to their excellent camouflage, secretive nature, and being active after dusk.

Male woodcock peenting during display

Conservation

American Woodcocks have declined in Vermont due to loss of habitat. They need moist young forests and dense shrubby habitat for nesting and hunting earthworms. 
American Woodcock

Male woodcock sky dance

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