StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height24 cm
Weight105 g
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"Red Knots can double their body weight before migration, fueling their incredible journey of up to 20,000 kilometres."
Field Guide
Red Knot
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The Red Knot, also known as the Lesser Knot, is a medium-sized shorebird that visits New Zealand's coasts. This plump, active bird has a distinctive rounded body shape and can be seen in large flocks on sandy beaches and mudflats during summer months.
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