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Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

Photo by pennymomof2
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Field Notes

Description:

Small bird with bright orange legs. Non-breeding.

Habitat:

Coastal Gulf of Mexico, Florida. This bird was walking with other species along the edge of the water.

Reference Links:

Ruddy Turnstone, Ruddy Turnstone - Whatbird.com

Species ID Suggestions

Ruddy Turnstone (nonbreeding)

Arenaria interpres

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Liam
3

Killdeer (juvenile)

Charadrius vociferus

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KarenL
1

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