StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height23 cm
Weight137 g
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"Ruddy Turnstones can flip objects weighing up to 50 times their own body weight!"
Field Guide
Ruddy Turnstone
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The Ruddy Turnstone is a plucky visitor to New Zealand's shores, arriving each summer from Arctic breeding grounds. About the size of a blackbird, this striking wader brings a touch of the exotic to our beaches. Its unique foraging behavior and bold plumage make it a captivating sight for birdwatchers of all levels.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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