How does the Eurasian woodcock see?
Scolopax rusticola
Through eyes tuned to its own life. Its blind zone behind the head is about 160 times smaller than yours. Sees almost all the way around. Only a slice behind its head is hidden. Try it on your photo to see it.
A simulation made from published eye studies. Not what the animal feels.
Eurasian woodcock eyes in 2 facts
- All aroundSees almost all the way around. Only a slice behind its head is hidden.
- NightActive by day, like you.
What can an Eurasian woodcock see around it?
Both eyes One eye Blind spot You
What does an Eurasian woodcock's vision look like?
Sees almost all the way around. Only a slice behind its head is hidden. Active by day, like you.
Can the Eurasian woodcock see in the dark?
Not especially. Active by day, like you.
Is the Eurasian woodcock vision filter accurate?
It is a simulation made from published eye studies of the Eurasian woodcock: its colours, sharpness and view come from measurements, not guesses. It cannot show what the animal feels or thinks.
Eurasian woodcock vs other animals
- An Eurasian woodcock sees about 1.4 times wider around than a dog. Dog
- An Eurasian woodcock sees about 1.3 times wider around than a red-tailed hawk. Red-tailed hawk
Related animals
More birds: how do birds see? Same kind of eyes: All-round bird eyes: pigeons and waders.
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The science behind it: the numbers and studies for the Eurasian woodcock