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 (andarríos y agachadizas), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). 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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El vuelvepiedras común (unos 110 g) debe su nombre a su singular comportamiento de voltear piedras y conchas en busca de invertebrados escondidos. Con su plumaje de llamativos colores —naranja, negro y blanco en verano— es uno de los playeros más reconocibles. Se reproduce en el Ártico y migra a costas prácticamente de todo el mundo. Es extremadamente versátil en cuanto a hábitat, pudiendo encontrarse en playas arenosas, costas rocosas y marismas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 29,8 cm | 11.7 in |
| Peso | 126,0 g | 4.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 19-23 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Scolopacidae (Andarríos y Agachadizas) |
| Genus | Arenaria |
| Especies | Arenaria interpres |
Distribution
Ruddy Turnstone has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family