TURNSTONE 

 283. Arcnaria interpres. 9.75 in. 



Very similar to the next, which is the one figured, 

 but slightly larger, and with black prevailing in the 

 upperparts. This is the Old World species, found in 

 America only in Labrador and Alaska. 



RUDDY TURNSTONE 

 283.1. Arenaria interpres nwrinella. 9.5 in. 



Bill short and stout, the upper mandible being 

 straight, so that the bill has an upturned appearance. 

 Legs reddish on adult birds and orange on young. 



Known by a great many names, referring to its pe- 

 culiarly pied appearance: Calico-bird, Checkered-snipe, 

 etc. An abundant species usually found on pebbled 

 beaches. 



Notes. One or two clear whistles. 



Nest. A scantily lined hollow; eggs grayish, beauti- 

 fully marbled with brown, lilac and blackish. 



Range. Breeds in the Arctic legions; winters in 

 Southern South America, migrating on both coasts. 



