Great Knot
Calidris tenuirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calidris-tenuirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.1 cm and a weight of 181 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Great Knot: 26–28 cm, largest Calidris sandpiper with a heavy straight bill and bold black-spotted breeding plumage. Breeds on stony Siberian mountain tundra; undertakes one of the longest migrations to winter on tropical Asian and Australian mudflats. EN. Severely threatened by Yellow Sea tidal-flat reclamation. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.1 cm | 13.8 in |
| Weight | 181.0 g | 6.38 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| Species | Calidris tenuirostris |
Distribution
Great Knot has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family