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Ruddy turnstone
Arenaria interpres
24.5689, -81.7531
Field Notes
Description:
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 (Wikipedia)
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.
Notes:
Saw this bird while visiting Key West Florida
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