Subject: Ruddy Turnstone, Arenaria interpres

Location: Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

Stock Number: 5-6924

Comments: The Ruddy Turnstone derives its name from its habit of checking under rocks for arthropods and mollusks to feed upon. This bird was photographed on Bonaire, where Ruddy Turnstones feed but do not breed.

In Papiamentu this species is called Guiripitu or Totolika di Awa.