American woodcock

Scolopax minor

Quebec, Canada

American Woodcock (Scolopax minor)

Woodcocks spend most of their time on the ground where the bird
plumage provides excellent camouflage.
When the bird is worried, he raise his tail and show the white
feathers.

American Woodcock

This bird is one of our earliest returning migrants. As early as March, males begin the spectacular courtship flight by leaping from the ground and ascending in a widening spiral to about 300 feets, where he circles while singing and then begins his descent, zigzagging like a falling leaf.

Do you can find the American Woodcock in its perfect camouflage ?