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Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) In dutch this bird is called 'steenloper', although in this case 'strontloper' would be more appropriate ;) Arenaria interpres,Birds,Geotagged,Ruddy Turnstone,Steenloper,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)

In dutch this bird is called 'steenloper', although in this case 'strontloper' would be more appropriate ;)

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The Ruddy Turnstone

The Ruddy Turnstone is a small wading bird, one of two species of turnstone in the genus "Arenaria". It is now classified in the sandpiper family Scolopacidae but was formerly sometimes placed in the plover family Charadriidae.

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Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Apr 20, 2012. Captured Feb 21, 2009 14:07 in Commandoweg 50, 4381 Flushing, The Netherlands.
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  • NIKON D60
  • f/5.6
  • 10/5000s
  • ISO250
  • 200mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.