RarityFairly Common
Height24 cm
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"Red Knots can double their body weight before migration, enabling non-stop flights that rival the distance from Sydney to Perth."
Field Guide
Red Knot
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The Red Knot (*Calidris canutus*) is a medium-sized shorebird famous for its epic migrations between the high Arctic tundra and southern hemisphere coastlines, including Australia. Although it appears rather plain and grey during the Australian summer, its transformation into a rich rusty-red breeding plumage on the Arctic tundra is one of the most dramatic seasonal changes among shorebirds. The Red Knot’s long-distance travels and flocking behaviour make it a highlight for birdwatchers along Australia’s coasts.
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