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Great Knot

Calidris tenuirostris

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オバシギ
Chinese 大濱鷸
Spanish Correlimos grande
French bécasseau de lanadyr
German Großer Knutt
Portuguese seixoeira-grande
Russian Большой песочник
Arabic الطيطوى الكبيرة
Thai นกน็อตใหญ่

Similar Species in Calidris

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Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Least Concern
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Broad-billed Sandpiper
Calidris falcinellus
Least Concern
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Calidris subruficollis
Near Threatened
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Curlew Sandpiper
Calidris ferruginea
Not Evaluated
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Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Least Concern
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Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Least Concern
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Little Stint
Calidris minuta
Not Evaluated
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Long-toed Stint
Calidris subminuta
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Knot?
The scientific name of Great Knot is Calidris tenuirostris. It belongs to the genus Calidris.
Where does Great Knot live?
Great Knot is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Great Knot belong to?
Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris) belongs to the genus Calidris, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.
What kingdom does Great Knot belong to?
Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Great Knot?
The closest relatives of Great Knot in the genus Calidris include Baird's Sandpiper, Broad-billed Sandpiper, Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, Dunlin.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Calidris — 20 Species

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Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
LC 🐾
Broad-billed Sandpiper
Calidris falcinellus
LC 🐾
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Calidris subruficollis
NT 🐾
Curlew Sandpiper
Calidris ferruginea
NE 🐾
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
LC
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Great Knot
Calidris tenuirostris
NE
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Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
LC 🐾
Little Stint
Calidris minuta
NE 🐾
Long-toed Stint
Calidris subminuta
NE 🐾
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
LC 🐾
Purple Sandpiper
Calidris maritima
LC 🐾
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
LC 🐾
Red-necked Stint
Calidris ruficollis
NE 🐾
Rock Sandpiper
Calidris ptilocnemis
LC 🐾
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
LC 🐾
Sanderling
Calidris alba
LC 🐾
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
NT 🐾
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
Calidris acuminata
NE 🐾
Spoon-billed Sandpiper
Calidris pygmaea
NE 🐾
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
LC
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