Turnstone [Arenaria]
Description
Arenaria is a genus of small, robust wading birds known as turnstones, which are characterized by their short legs, stout bills, and unique foraging behavior of flipping over stones and debris to find food. They are highly migratory and are found in a variety of coastal habitats around the world, from rocky shores to sandy beaches.
Species
Ruddy Turnstone [Arenaria interpres]
View DetailsBlack Turnstone [Arenaria melanocephala]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Birds
Aves
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Order |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Charadriiformes
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Family |
Sandpipers and Allies
Scolopacidae
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Statistics
- Species 2