Great knot
Calidris tenuirostris
The great knot (Calidris tenuirostris) is a medium-sized wader.
About the Great knot
The great knot (Calidris tenuirostris) is a medium-sized wader. It is one of the largest species in the genus Calidris. It is a migratory bird which breeds in eastern Siberia, Russia, and flies to southern Asia and Australia in the northern winter.
Fun Facts About Great knot
- It is one of the largest species in the genus Calidris.
- It is a migratory bird which breeds in eastern Siberia, Russia, and flies to southern Asia and Australia in the northern winter.
Conservation Status
The Great knot is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. This species is at significant risk of extinction and requires active conservation efforts.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae |
| Genus | Calidris |
| Species | Calidris tenuirostris |
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