The red-kneed dotterel generally breeds from October to January, though it may nest in other months if suitable water conditions exist. It nests on the ground on wetland margins, sometimes using nests of other birds such as hoary-headed grebes.
The red-kneed dotterel typically breeds from October to January, though it may nest in other months if suitable water conditions are present. It lays its eggs on the ground near wetland edges, sometimes using nests of other birds like hoary-headed grebes.