Date: 7/21/25 7:18 am From: Killian Mullarney <ktmullarney...> Subject: Re: [BIRDWG01] can you comment on this KNOT?
Hi Dave, it is a Red Knot, but not an adult. It is not at all unusual for
sub-adult (3rd cal-year +)
Red Knot to show a weak orange/ red wash on the underparts, and all other
plumage and structural details fit a Red Knot better than a Great Knot,
albeit a comparatively long-billed bird….which is also not unusual.
Cheers,
Killian Mullarney
On Mon 21 Jul 2025 at 15:08, David Lauten <deweysage...> wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> Take a look at this KNOT seen by Tim Rodenkirk in Coos Bay Oregon
> yesterday morning. I suspect it might be a GREAT KNOT, but I do not
> have any experience with that species.
>
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S261456321 >
> In particular Tim describes the bird as large and long legged, the size
> of a Black-bellied Plover. The bill looks thick and large and slightly
> droopy. It is an adult and shows no hint of red feathers in the chest
> (there is buffiness, but no red feathers) and it the breast/chest has
> some dark centered feathers which a Red Knot should not have.
>
> Love to hear from some of you who have seen plenty of Great Knots.
>
> Thanks
>
> Dave Lauten
>
> Bandon., OR
>
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