turnstone

• Ave limícola migratória da família Charadriidae, conhecida por virar pedras e seixos para encontrar alimento.

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.

1. Shorebird speciesC1formal

   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.

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   • 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.