turnstone

[Eng. turn, v., and stone, s.] Ornith.: A popular name for any of the Strepsila tinæ; specifically applied to Streps i las interpres , from its habit of turning over small stones on the sea-shore in search of its insect food. It is very widely distributed, being found in nearly every part of the globe. The total length is rather more than eight inches; upper parts chestnut-red, with black spots; lower parts white, part of neck and breast black.