APHRIZIDAZA: TURNSTONES 
283. 1. Arenaria morinella 
RUDDY TURNSTONE. 9.50 inches 
Adult. Above head grayish white; back variegated reddish 
brown and black, patches of white on back and wings showing in 
flight ; tail w/zte at base, a black band across end, tipped with white. 
Below éveas¢t and line around eye é/ack; belly white; bill black; 
feet red. Immature. Similar but much "enero 
duller colors, lacks the reddish tint. Frequents 
outer beaches and rocky coves; it is rather 
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solitary ; feeds on insects and worms which it ’ 
finds under stones. Also called Calico-bird. 
Note. “A dry, trilling whistle.” 
Breeds. Far north. Migrant during May, 
August and September. 
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