ruddy turnstone

/ˌrʌdi ˌtʌrnˈstoʊn/
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Definitions of ruddy turnstone
  1. noun
    common Arctic turnstone that winters in South America and Australia
    synonyms: Arenaria interpres
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    type of:
    turnstone
    migratory shorebirds of the plover family that turn over stones in searching for food
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