Turnstone
noun
1.
any shorebird of the genus Arenaria, characterized by the habit of turning over stones in search of food.
2.
British. ruddy turnstone.
noun
1.
either of two shore birds of the genus Arenaria, esp A. interpres (ruddy turnstone). They are related and similar to plovers and sandpipers
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