The Turnstone is a small, stocky migratory bird found in coastal areas around the world. Its scientific name is Arenaria interpres.

The Turnstone has a distinctive patterned plumage, with a mottled brown back, black and white wing pattern, and a bright rusty-red breast. It has a short, sturdy beak and strong legs with webbed feet. These adaptations allow it to move quickly and easily among the rocks and pebbles of the intertidal zone, where it feeds on small invertebrates such as crabs, mollusks, and insects.

The Turnstone is known for its habit of flipping over stones and shells with its beak to uncover hidden prey. They are also known for their agility and speed, able to dodge waves and move quickly over rocky surfaces. In the breeding season, Turnstones migrate to the Arctic tundra to breed and raise their young.

The Turnstone is a hardy and adaptable bird, and is not considered to be threatened. However, habitat loss and human disturbance of nesting sites can have negative impacts on local populations.