Ruddy Turnstone

It is a fairly small and stocky bird, 22–24 centimetres long with a wingspan of 50–57 centimetres and a weight of 85-150 grams. The dark, wedge-shaped bill is 2–2.5 centimetres long and slightly upturned. The legs are fairly short at 3.5 centimetres and are bright orange.

The Ruddy Turnstone is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Arenaria interpres, the ruddy turnstone, a relative of the sandpiper, is a small, short-legged shorebird belonging to the family Scolopacidae. The squat turnstone usually grows to a length of 7 to 8 inches, but in the mid-Atlantic region individuals 9 to 10 inches in length may be found. This species feeds in small but abundant groups, gleaning and foraging along pebbly beaches, mudflats or on jetties. More

The Ruddy Turnstone, a small, robust, Holarctic shorebird, is 1 of 2 species that make up the genus Arenaria and 1 of the most northerly breeding species of shorebirds. Although well known from its migratory movements and winter distributions on southern seacoasts throughout the world, its summer activities on the breeding grounds have only recently received attention and remain poorly known, particularly in northern parts of its range. In North America, its breeding biology remains largely unstudied. More

The Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) is a small wading bird, one of two species of turnstone in the genus Arenaria. It is now classified in the sandpiper family Scolopacidae but was formerly sometimes placed in the plover family Charadriidae. It is a highly migratory bird, breeding in northern parts of Eurasia and North America and flying south to winter on coastlines almost worldwide. It is the only species of turnstone in much of its range and is often known simply as Turnstone. More

Ruddy Turnstone in nonbreeding plumage Black Turnstone in winter plumage Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Subclass: Neornithes Infraclass: Neoaves Order: Charadriiformes Suborder: Scolopaci Family: Scolopacidae (partim) More

The Ruddy Turnstone is commonly known as simply a Turnstone, and is a small wading bird. This species migrates to warmer climates during winter months along the coastlines around the world. Breeding grounds for the Ruddy Turnstone are found in northern Europe, Asia and North America. The preferred breeding habitats are found only a short distance from the ocean, and may be found in multiple northern latitudes around the world. More

The ruddy turnstone also breeds in arctic regions of Europe and Asia. It winters along the coasts from Oregon and Connecticut south to South America. It also winters on the Gulf Coast. Habitat During breeding season, the ruddy turnstone can be found on coastal tundras. In winter, it can be found in a variety of habitats near the water including mudflats, sandbars, sandy or muddy shores, beaches and rocky coasts. More

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A stocky, brightly patterned shorebird, the Ruddy Turnstone can be seen actively pecking, probing, and flipping over stones alony rocky shores. Come watch nesting birds at Nestcams. More

Ruddy Turnstone in breeding plumage. Black Turnstone in summer plumage. The Ruddy Turnstone (or just Turnstone in Europe), Arenaria interpres, has a circumpolar distribution, and is a very long distance migrant, wintering on coasts as far south as South Africa and Australia. It is thus a common sight on coasts almost everywhere in the world. In breeding plumage, this is a showy bird, with a black-and-white head, chestnut back, white underparts and red legs. More

The Ruddy Turnstone has a staccato, rattling call and also a chattering alarm-call which is mainly given during the breeding season. Distribution It breeds in northern latitudes, usually no more than a few kilometres from the sea. The subspecies A. i. morinella occurs in northern Alaska and in arctic Canada as far east as Baffin Island. A. i. interpres breeds in western Alaska, Ellesmere Island, Greenland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia and northern Russia. More

North American RangeThe Ruddy Turnstone is a compact shorebird with distinctive plumages and bright orange legs. It has a short, wedge-shaped bill that it uses in its unique foraging style. The male in breeding plumage has a rufous back, striped with black and white. The belly is white, and the head is boldly patterned in black and white. More

Ruddy turnstone in breeding plumage Ruddy turnstone in breeding plumage All photos on this web page More

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Size of Ruddy TurnstoneIn the breeding season, the turnstone has bold black, white, and reddish-brown markings, which become duller in winter. Insects, particularly midges, and some plant material are its main food in summer, but in winter it forages on seashores, turning over stones and other debris with its bill to find mollusks, crustaceans, and even carrion. Breeding birds arrive from wintering areas in late May or early June. More

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Ruddy TurnstoneThe ruddy turnstone is a short-legged shore bird that is about 7 inches in length. It has a short, dark bill that is slightly upturned at the end and black and white markings on its head and a black patch on its chest. It legs are yellow to orange-red. In summer, its uppersides are a combination of white, rusty-red and black. In winter, it is grayish-brown above. More

Ruddy Turnstone - Arenaria interpresThe Ruddy Turnstone can be found along the coastlines of six continents during the winter, but nest solely in the high Arctic Tundra. They are scarce inland during migration except around the Great Lakes. They are named after their habit of turning over stones, shells, and pieces of wood with their beaks as they search for food, with several birds sometimes cooperating to overturn heavier items. More

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a much more restricted range than the Ruddy Turnstone, breeding in western Alaska, and wintering mainly on the Pacific coast of the USA. Its habits are generally similar to Ruddy, but it has a snipe-like aerial breeding display, and a higher-pitched, more fluid call. * Family: Scolopacidae (part) * Ruddy Turnstone, Arenaria interpres * Black Turnstone, Arenaria melanocephala Copyright 2010 WordIQ. More