2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Skirlcrake \Skirl"crake`\, n. The turnstone. [Prev. Eng.] [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Turnstone \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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