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Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

Photo by Egle
Published on Project Noah
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55.3407, 21.19

Field Notes

Description:

It is a fairly small and stocky bird, 22–24 centimetres (8.7–9.4 in) long with a wingspan of 50–57 centimetres (20–22 in) and a weight of 85–150 g (3.0–5.3 oz). The dark, wedge-shaped bill is 2–2.5 centimetres (0.79–0.98 in) long and slightly upturned. The legs are fairly short at 3.5 centimetres (1.4 in) and are bright orange.

Habitat:

Sees and tundra's, rocky and sandy shore's. Avoids woodland and urbanized territories.

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Comments (1)

very nice pic

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