A shorebird that lives in forests, the
American Woodcock is most frequently encountered at dusk when the male's chirping, peenting aerial displays attract attention. Otherwise the superbly camouflaged
bird is difficult to discover on the forest floor where it probes for earthworms.
Cool Fact:
The male
American Woodcock gives no parental care, but continues to display long after most females have laid eggs. Some males display at several, widely separated singing grounds and will mate with several females. A female
may visit four or more singing grounds before nesting, and she may keep visiting even when she is caring for her young.