Amami Woodcock (Scolopax mira) アマミヤマシギ
The Amami Woodcock is very similar to the Eurasian Woodcock. They live in the forest areas and are very shy. I have mainly seen them near the roadside in the early mornings. The picture above from the middle of a road through the forest. It was in front of my car. I took it with a camera that happened to be within reach. One of the main causes of mortality is road kills, so drive carefully at night. Amami 2024