Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres), East of Yuma, Yuma County

This Ruddy Turnstone was found and photographed by Brian Johnson on 23 August 2019

Casual fall transient formely more regular. Less than 10 accepted records since being placed back on the review list in 2007.

Stocky shorebird with short bill, short orange legs, white throat patch, black breast, brown head, brownish/rufous coloring in wings, and white belly and undertail coverts.

23 August 2019, photo by Brian Johnson

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