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Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

Photo by oliver.komar
Published on Project Noah
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16.0854, -86.9982

Field Notes

Description:

Presumed second-year, non-breeder. Plumage looks to be mostly breeding plumage.

Habitat:

Shallow tidal area of sandy beach with short sea grasses.

Notes:

This individual appears to be "summering" on the non-breeding grounds.

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DanielePralong
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Birds (Aves) of Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras
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PublishedJuly 28, 2016

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