Red Knot

Calidris canutus

The Red Knot is a medium-sized shorebird known for its long migration from the Arctic to the southern tip of South America. During the breeding season, it displays a rich rufous plumage, which fades to a pale gray in winter. This species has a distinctive, short, straight bill and a plump body. Red Knots forage on coastal mudflats and beaches, using their sensitive bills to probe for invertebrates. Their population has declined due to habitat loss and disturbance at key stopover sites, as well as climate change affecting their Arctic breeding grounds.

Habitat: Coastal mudflats and beaches

Red Knot
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Tours where you can spot this bird

La Antigua River and Coastal Birding Tour
La Antigua River and Coastal Birding Tour
Mexico / La Antigua Private tour 0h

A private birding outing at La Antigua Veracruz with Veracruz biologist and local guide Gustavo Contreras, planned around seasonal birds and...

From 0.00 MXN
Gulf of Thailand Waders and Shorebirds Birding with Peter Ericsson
Gulf of Thailand Waders and Shorebirds Birding with Peter Ericsson
Thailand / Phetchaburi Private tour 1 day | 0h

Private Gulf of Thailand wader and shorebird outing based on Peter Ericsson's approved shorebird material....

From 0.00 THB
Canada – Saskatchewan Spring Birding Grand Tour: May 11-17, 2026
Canada – Saskatchewan Spring Birding Grand Tour: May 11-17, 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 7 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 50.00 CAD
Quill Lakes Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Moose Jaw or Regina – 2 great options for finding birds at Canada’s largest saline lake
Quill Lakes Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Moose Jaw or Regina – 2 great options for finding birds at Canada’s largest saline lake
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 890.00 CAD
Grasslands National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw or Swift Current – Best Prairie Birds 2026
Grasslands National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw or Swift Current – Best Prairie Birds 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 2490.00 CAD
Chaplin Shorebirds 2026 – Great Birding and Bird Photography Day Tour from Regina, Moose Jaw, Swift Current or Saskatoon
Chaplin Shorebirds 2026 – Great Birding and Bird Photography Day Tour from Regina, Moose Jaw, Swift Current or Saskatoon
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 890.00 CAD
Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Tour with 2 great options from Saskatoon or Regina
Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Tour with 2 great options from Saskatoon or Regina
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 1 day | 0h

A 1-day Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary outing from Saskatoon or Regina, focused on wetland, shorebird and prairie birding in one of Saska...

From 790.00 CAD