black turnstone
arenaria melanocephala latin

Its legs are orange and brighter than those of the Black Turnstone though there can be some overlap.

The Black Turnstone has a variety of calls, especially a rattling trill which can be heard throughout the year.

The Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala) is a species of small wading bird.

Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala).

We scoured the horizon intently, occasionally putting down our field glasses for a rest or to catch a glimpse of a black turnstone, a small sandpiper-like sea bird.

The Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala) has a similar structure to its widespread relative, but has black upperparts and chest, and white below.

Shorebirds such as the Black Turnstone and Ruddy Turnstone frequent the island as do garden birds such as the Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Thrushes, Warblers, Pileated Woodpeckers, and Flickers.

The Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala) is a species of small wading bird.

Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala).

The Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala) has a similar structure to its widespread relative, but has black upperparts and chest, and white below.