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 (strandläufer und schnepfen), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). 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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 29,8 cm | 11.7 in |
| Gewicht | 126,0 g | 4.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 19-23 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Scolopacidae (Strandläufer und Schnepfen) |
| Genus | Arenaria |
| Arten | Arenaria interpres |
Distribution
Ruddy Turnstone has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Other species in the Scolopacidae family