Red Knot (Tringa canutus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This print depicts a Red Knot (Tringa canutus), a medium-sized shorebird, standing on a sandy shoreline with water in the background. The detailed illustration includes its scientific name and a common name in Swedish.
Did you know?
The Red Knot is famous for its incredible annual migration, flying thousands of miles from Arctic breeding grounds to southern wintering areas. This remarkable journey makes it one of the most enduring travelers in the avian world and a subject of significant conservation efforts due to population declines.
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Red Knot (Tringa canutus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828