Arenaria interpres

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ruddy_Turnstone
gptkbp:adaptation camouflage in rocky environments
gptkbp:adult_plumage duller than adults
more vibrant during breeding season
varied, with rusty and black markings
gptkbp:behavior often found in flocks
active forager
gptkbp:breeding_season May to July
gptkbp:calls_for a series of sharp notes
gptkbp:color short and thick
brown, black, and white
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Ruddy_Turnstone
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in birdwatching and photography.
gptkbp:diet invertebrates
gptkbp:egg_color speckled brown
typically 3-4 eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Scolopacidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by Linnaeus in 1758
gptkbp:fledging_period about 21 days
gptkbp:foot short and sturdy
gptkbp:foraging_behavior during low tide
turning over stones and debris
gptkbp:genus Arenaria
gptkbp:habitat Arctic regions
coastal areas
tundra and coastal areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Arenaria interpres
gptkbp:impact habitat loss due to development
gptkbp:launch_date about 24 days
gptkbp:length 20–25 cm
gptkbp:migration long-distance migratory
migrates to warmer regions in winter
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:railway_station
scrapes a shallow nest in sand or gravel
gptkbp:order gptkb:Charadriiformes
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:range North America, Europe, Asia
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Arenaria_melanocephala
gptkbp:reproduction monogamous during breeding season
gptkbp:research_focus studied for migration patterns
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Arenaria_interpres_interpres
Arenaria interpres morinella
gptkbp:tail_type short and square-shaped
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting territory
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:vocalization used for communication and mating calls
gptkbp:weight 70–150 g
gptkbp:wingspan 50–60 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range coastal areas of Africa, South America, and Australia