black turnstone

/blæk ˌtʌrnˈstoʊn/
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Definitions of black turnstone
  1. noun
    common turnstone of the Pacific coast of North America
    synonyms: Arenaria-Melanocephala
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    turnstone
    migratory shorebirds of the plover family that turn over stones in searching for food
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