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Red Knots are plump, neatly proportioned sandpipers that in summer sport brilliant terracotta-orange underparts and intricate gold, buff, rufous, and black upperparts. This cosmopolitan species occurs on all continents except Antarctica and migrates exceptionally long distances, from High Arctic nesting areas to wintering spots in southern ...
The red knot or just knot (Calidris canutus) is a medium-sized shorebird which breeds in tundra and the Arctic Cordillera in the far north of Canada, Europe, and Russia. It is a large member of the Calidris sandpipers, second only to the great knot. Six subspecies are recognised.
- C. canutus
- Calidris
Learn about the Red Knot, a chunky shorebird with robin-red chest, that nests in the Arctic and migrates around the world. Find out its range, behavior, habitat, diet, conservation status, and climate threats.
About. Songs & Sounds. Breeding & Feeding. Region & Range. Conservation. Get Involved. At a Glance. Scientific Name:Calidris canutus rufa. Population: 139,000 (all North American subspecies); 1 million (worldwide) Trend: Decreasing. Habitat: Breeds on tundra, islands, and along coastlines in Arctic regions.
Red Knots are plump, neatly proportioned sandpipers that in summer sport brilliant terracotta-orange underparts and intricate gold, buff, rufous, and black upperparts. This cosmopolitan species occurs on all continents except Antarctica and migrates exceptionally long distances, from High Arctic nesting areas to wintering spots in southern ...
Red Knots are plump, neatly proportioned sandpipers that in summer sport brilliant terracotta-orange underparts and intricate gold, buff, rufous, and black upperparts. This cosmopolitan species occurs on all continents except Antarctica and migrates exceptionally long distances, from High Arctic nesting areas to wintering spots in southern ...
Learn about the red knot, a large, stocky shorebird that migrates up to 19,000 miles annually. Find out its physical description, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status.
