A nocturnal common bird that lives in moist woodlands, swamps and thickets. It is identified by short legs and neck and has a very long bill. This stocky well camouflaged bird, if noticed, is quite approachable and when to close it will explode into flight on whistling wings. It's call is nasal peent.
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"American Woodcock," Microsoft(R) Encarta(R) 96 Encyclopedia. (c) 1993-1995
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