red knot – North American Wildlife

11 Dec 2014

Red Knot Listed as Threatened

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced federal protection for the rufa subspecies of the red knot, a robin-sized shorebird, designating it as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. A “threatened” designation means a species is at risk of … Continued

8 Nov 2013

Red Knot ESA Listing

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In September 2013, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) released a proposal to list the rufa red knot (Calidris canutus rufa) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The proposed rule will be available for 60 days … Continued