Arenaria interpres

Species: Arenaria interpres

English Name: Ruddy Turnstone

Chinese Name: 翻石鷸

Family: Scolopacidae

Description:

The Ruddy Turnstone has 21-26 cm in length. Winter-plumage is brown on the head and upperparts, and white on the belly. The summer the plumage is orange-chestnut upperparts with black markings. In Macao, it occurs in April as a passage migrant.

© 2011 Matt Tillett

© 2011 Matt Tillett

© 2013 Kristi

© 2013 Kristi

© 2010 Isidro Vila Verde

© 2010 Isidro Vila Verde

© 2010 HJHipster

© 2010 HJHipster

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© 2010 Darkroom Daze

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.