Ruddy Turnstone
Ruddy Turnstone (<em>Arenaria interpres</em>) is a species of Sandpipers, Snipes (<em>Scolopacidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) is a species of Sandpipers, Snipes (Scolopacidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids. A striking black-and-white wader with orange legs, named for flipping stones and shells to find prey; a cosmopolitan migrant on rocky coasts worldwide.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Arenaria; binomial: Arenaria interpres; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 21-25cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: temperate to tropical coasts worldwide.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
