Male Ruff by danob

Photography • Creatures • posted on May 27, 2006

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Description

Philomachus pugnax ------------------ Quite a rare sight to see this Ruff displaying at a lek in the full regalia this one was running around displaying at anything that moved!! Males are 29-32 cm long with a 54-60 cm wingspan. Breeding males grow the most individually distinctive breeding plumages of any wild bird, and recognize each other as individuals by plumage differences. They can have black, chestnut or white "neck ruffs" and "head tufts", made up of solid, barred or irregularly colored feathers. Their backs are grey-brown and the underparts white except for the black breast. They have very interesting behavioural patterns and adaptations with differing male types some in groups and other satellite males and female mimics who wait until the coast is clear to mate with females.. Thanks for taking time to look and any comments you care to make

Comments (35)

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Chaos911

8:40AM | Sat, 27 May 2006

simply wonderful, one super piece of work!!! excellent!!!! :)

vlaaitje

8:52AM | Sat, 27 May 2006

O yes, I remember this one....he just flirting with all...lol....I mean the bird, not you !!!! Such a wonderful feathers....love the brown tones.....and the black feathers around his neck...well done

jyriviuhko

8:55AM | Sat, 27 May 2006

LoL! WOW! And.. so on! I know my comments might not be the most... elaborate... but.. come on!! Man great shot!

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Lydia1995

8:56AM | Sat, 27 May 2006

Unfortunatelly they have become quite rare in Holland. Beautiful display..

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kimariehere

8:57AM | Sat, 27 May 2006

cant say i have seen this type of bird before ... what an extrodrinary capture!! fantastic!!

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SoulSearcherr

8:58AM | Sat, 27 May 2006

hello birdman..lol..kewl as always

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TomDart

9:02AM | Sat, 27 May 2006

Danob, I am not familiar with the ruff but know more now with this excellent image. Thanks.

Hopalong

9:04AM | Sat, 27 May 2006

Defaming the bird kingdom again, I see. Where's my Aristophanes?

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marybelgium

9:10AM | Sat, 27 May 2006

fantastic capture and interesting too !

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kansas

9:43AM | Sat, 27 May 2006

A fantastic dance this fellow is performing. Beautiful photo. Great info.

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Zacko

9:49AM | Sat, 27 May 2006

Lovely capture once again. Enjoy your evening, and a happy belated birthday! #:O)

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tmathise

10:10AM | Sat, 27 May 2006

This bird thinks it's all that! OK, it is (I guess). I know this image is! Excellent capture Danny, I hope your B-day was your best one ever! So, 39 years now, huh! AWESOME! Have a fantastic day my friend!

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GBCalls

10:17AM | Sat, 27 May 2006

I say excellent and great capture!

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pm_hackworth

10:29AM | Sat, 27 May 2006

I have missed seeing your work this past week. I've been so busy between work, my ministry, home...and on and one. (Excuses excuses...lol) You are such a professional I hope someday to be as good as you. VOTE!!!! Your friend and fan: Pastor Pat Hackworth

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