Species details

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

Arenaria interpres
Arenaria interpres

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In breeding plumage, this bird has rusty-brown upperparts, which becomes a dull grey-brown in winter. Legs are a distinct orange.


Abundance
Uncommon


Chinese Name
翻石鹬


Habitat
Wetland


Malay Name
Burung Kedidi Batu


Tamil name
கல்திருப்பி உள்ளான்