Red Knot
Calidris canutus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calidris-canutus"></birdfyi-bird>The Red Knot (Calidris canutus) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.9 cm and a weight of 187 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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À propos
Red Knot: 23–26 cm, robust sandpiper with brick-red breeding plumage; one of the most remarkable long-distance migrants, travelling up to 15,000 km between Arctic breeding grounds and South American or Australian wintering shores. NT. Threatened by horseshoe crab egg depletion at Delaware Bay staging sites. Key refuelling stops critical.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 32,9 cm | 13.0 in |
| Poids | 187,0 g | 6.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| Espèces | Calidris canutus |
Distribution
Red Knot has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family