About Pluvianellus socialis G.R.Gray, 1846
Morphological Similarity
In structure and habits, this species closely resembles a turnstone, but cannot be confused with any other wader species.
Plumage Coloration
Its upperparts and breast are pale grey, while the rest of its underparts are white.
Soft Part Features
It has short red legs, a black bill, and red eyes.
Juvenile Traits
Young birds have yellowish eyes and legs, and overall grey plumage with scaling.
Vocalization
Its call is a dovelike coo.
Migratory Behavior
This species is not a long-distance migrant, though some individuals move further north within southern Argentina in winter.
Post-breeding Movement
It breeds inland, then moves to the coast for winter, especially to estuaries.
Wintering Range
One of its preferred wintering areas is Puerto Madryn and Península Valdes, Chubut, Argentina (Jehl 1975).
