The Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) is a small wading, highly migratory bird, and a monogamous breeder. Breeding in northern parts of Eurasia and North America the turnstone winters on coastlines almost worldwide. Surviving in a wide range of habitats its typical breeding habitat is open tundra with water nearby.

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