Definition of Turnstane
Turn"stone` (?), n. (Zoöl.)
Any species of limicoline birds of the genera Strepsilas and
Arenaria, allied to the plovers, especially the common American and
European species (Strepsilas interpres). They are so called from
their habit of turning up small stones in search of mollusks and other
aquatic animals. Called also brant bird, sand runner, sea
quail, sea lark, sparkback, and
skirlcrake.
Black turnstone, the California turnstone
(Arenaria melanocephala). The adult in summer is mostly black,
except some white streaks on the chest and forehead, and two white loral
spots.
Turn"stone` (?), n. (Zoöl.)
Any species of limicoline birds of the genera Strepsilas and
Arenaria, allied to the plovers, especially the common American and
European species (Strepsilas interpres). They are so called from
their habit of turning up small stones in search of mollusks and other
aquatic animals. Called also brant bird, sand runner, sea
quail, sea lark, sparkback, and
skirlcrake.
Black turnstone, the California turnstone
(Arenaria melanocephala). The adult in summer is mostly black,
except some white streaks on the chest and forehead, and two white loral
spots.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Either of two species of coastal wading bird, Arenaria interpres and Arenaria melanocephala. They breed in the Arctic and readily turn stones or seaweed looking for hidden invertebrates.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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