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Turnstone; Vuelvepiedras

Arenaria interpres

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Description:

These birds feed along riverbanks and in shallow water, using their bills to turn over stones and shells to uncover food items. They will also follow Gulls which have caught crabs and try to take the carapace for themselves.

Habitat:

Flying over tidal river

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