adult male in breeding plumage (California, USA; 2007-08-19)
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Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Native Range:
North America and Eurasia
Notes:
a close relative of the Black Turnstone, sharing with it the characteristic wedge-shaped, slightly upturned bill; found onboth rocky shores and sandy beaches, where it picks through seaweed in search of food.
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orange-red legs, feet; rufous on upperparts (California, USA; 2009-03-21)
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black and white facial pattern, black chest (California, USA; 2010-04-25)
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adult in nonbreeding plumage (California, USA; 2006-10-19)
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less intense coloration (California, USA; 2006-11-19)
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orange legs remain a good field mark (Florida, USA; 2006-11-19)
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nonbreeder in flight (Florida, USA; 2008-12-20)
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striking calico pattern on dorsal surface (Florida, USA; 2008-12-20) |
flock in flight (Florida, USA; 2008-12-20) |
flock walking about (not hopping) (Florida, USA; 2002-01-12) |
nonbreeder posing for portrait (Florida, USA; 2007-12-24) |