Order
Charadriiformes
Family
Scolopacidae
Genus
Arenaria
Species
interpres
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Rudy Turnstone N.J
Number of Sub-Species
0
Migratory or Resident
Migratory
Preferred Habitat
Fresh or salt water
Distribution and Range
Breeds in northern parts of Europe, Asia and North America then winters along coastlines around the world.
Food
Varied diet including insects, crustaceans, molluscs, worms, eggs, carrion and some plant material.