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black turnstone, Arenaria-Melanocephalanoun
common turnstone of the Pacific coast of North America
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black turnstone
The Black Turnstone is a small species of shorebird, known scientifically as Arenaria melanocephala. It is characterized by its dark black plumage, simple plumage patterns and frequent turning over of stones, wood and seaweed in search of its prey, which primarily includes insects, crustaceans, and other invertebrates. They are generally found in coastal areas on the west coast of North America, particularly in Alaska. They migrate southward in winter, but rarely stray far from the coast.
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Black Turnstone
The Black Turnstone is a species of small wading bird. It is one of two species of turnstone in the genus Arenaria, the Ruddy Turnstone being the other. It is now classified in the sandpiper family Scolopacidae but was formerly sometimes placed in the plover family Charadriidae. It is native to the west coast of North America and breeds only in Alaska.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of black turnstone in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of black turnstone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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