Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
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<birdfyi-bird slug="arenaria-interpres"></birdfyi-bird>The Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.8 cm and a weight of 126 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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About
Ruddy Turnstone: 21–26 cm, stocky shorebird with tortoiseshell orange, black, and white breeding plumage, and short upturned bill for flipping stones. Breeds on Arctic coasts and tundra circumpolarly; winters on rocky shores and beaches nearly worldwide. One of the most cosmopolitan shorebirds. Invertebrate feeder. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.8 cm | 11.7 in |
| Weight | 126.0 g | 4.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 19-23 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Arenaria |
| Species | Arenaria interpres |
Distribution
Ruddy Turnstone has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family