Great Knot
Calidris tenuirostris
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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 35,1 cm | 13.8 in |
| Poids | 181,0 g | 6.38 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 20-25 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 tenuirostris |
Distribution
Great Knot has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family