Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)

Ruddy Turnstone, a reference photo — Photo: Chuck Homler d/b/a Focus On Wildlife · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres) is a small cosmopolitan wading bird, one of two species of turnstone in the genus Arenaria.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ruddy Turnstone being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Scolopacidae
Genus: Arenaria
Species: Arenaria interpres

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