Audubon Comments on Red Knot Endangered Species Act Listing

Today the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced protection for the Red Knot subspecies that migrates along the U.S. Atlantic Coast, listing it as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The shorebird, which migrates between northern Canada and southern South America each year, has declined as much as 75 percent since the 1980s.

The National Audubon Society released the following statement:

“The eastern Red Knot is a magnificent bird in steep decline,” said Audubon Vice President for Government Relations Mike Daulton. “It needs our help, and Audubon supports today’s listing. Human activities have pushed this shorebird to the brink, but we know that we can make a difference if we act now. Audubon will continue working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other partners to assure the recovery of the Atlantic Coast's Red Knot.”

Audubon experts are available to discuss the status and conservation of the Red Knot and other shorebirds.