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Ruddy Turnstone

Ruddy Turnstone

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Mark Billiau.


Premium (World), region Antwerp, Belgium

Ruddy Turnstone

The ruddy turnstone (also known simply as turnstone) is a small, stocky shore bird, named for its habit of turning over objects such as stones, shells and seaweed to uncover prey hidden beneath like midges, flies, insect larvae, spiders, crustaceans, molluscs, worms and other invertebrates.

Dutch name : Steenloper
German name : Steinwälzer
Latin name : Arenaria interpres

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