turnstone

A noun referring to a migratory shorebird of the plover family, known for its habit of turning over stones and pebbles while foraging for food.

• 🇩🇪Ein Watvogel aus der Familie der Regenpfeifer, der an Küsten lebt und Steine sowie Kiesel umdreht, um Nahrung zu finden.

1. Shorebird species C1 formal

   A small migratory shorebird of the plover family, known for its habit of flipping over stones, shells, and seaweed to find insects and small crustaceans.

   • The turnstone uses its strong bill to flip pebbles along the shoreline.
   • We spotted a flock of turnstones feeding on the rocky beach.
   • During migration, turnstones can be found on both Atlantic and Pacific coasts.

   🇩🇪Steinwälzer

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• turnstone's possessive singular form