Ruddy turnstone. Greek: χαλικoκυλιστής. Gadouras River, August 2023.
Passage migrant, uncommon. Length 20-25 cm, wingspan 50-55 cm. Sexes similar. Rocky seashores, beaches, islets, offshore rocks. Feeds on aquatic insects, crustaceans, small fish. Flips over stones, shells, seaweed to find food. Powerful direct flight with shallow wing beats.