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turnstone n. 鸟类的一种 鸟类的一种 turnstone n 1: migratory shorebirds of the plover family that turn over stones in searching for foodTurnstone \ Turn" stone`\, n. ( Zool.) 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}. [ 1913 Webster] { 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. [ 1913 Webster]
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