Red Knot

Calidris canutus

Family: Sandpipers and Allies · Status: Vagrant · Size: 23–25 cm · Conservation: Near Threatened

Range

Breeds across Alaska, Canada and the Palearctic. Winters along the coasts of western and southern Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and South America.

Identification

Resembles Great Knot in non-breeding plumage, but smaller and more compact with smaller and slimmer bill, more distinct dark loral stripe, better defined supercilium, less distinct breast spotting, and faint V-shaped flank markings. Adult in breeding plumage has deep reddish-chestnut face and underparts.

Habitat

Mudflats and sandflats.