The American woodcock, a small shorebird species that inhabits forests and wetlands in the eastern United States, has been popular due to its unusual walk and appearance. The bird uses its long beaks to dig underground for earthworms, their primary food source. While their unusual walk has made them a popular meme online, they also appear in person. The American Woodcock's diet consists largely of earthworms. They are also migratory birds who migrate between the southern and northern United States depending on season.