The American Woodcock (Scolopax minor), a.k.a. Timberdoodle, is a migratory game bird in the shorebird family Scolopacidae.

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Taking a closure look, it's impressive to see how the stripes and spots on the woodcocks' feathers help them blend seamlessly ...

In fact, the slowest recorded flight by a bird was a woodcock at 5 miles per hour. But they are maneuverable. The fact that remaining still is their first line of defense, rather than running or ...

From singing American robins to the rat-a-tats of various objects by woodpeckers, to trumpeting trumpeter swans and much more ...

These little birds will roast in as little as 10 minutes ... As a guide, serve one woodcock per person for a main course, allowing an extra half, for those with a hearty appetite.