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Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) sleeping The dutch name is "kemphaan", a word often used to describe people arguing or fighting. That name was born from the fighting rituals of the males of this particular bird species. Antwerpen,Philomachus pugnax,Ruff Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) sleeping

The dutch name is "kemphaan", a word often used to describe people arguing or fighting. That name was born from the fighting rituals of the males of this particular bird species.

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The Ruff

The Ruff is a medium-sized wading bird that breeds in marshes and wet meadows across northern Eurasia. This highly gregarious sandpiper is migratory and sometimes forms huge flocks in its winter grounds, which include southern and western Europe, Africa, southern Asia and Australia.

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Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded May 14, 2013. Captured Apr 27, 2013 11:13.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/400s
  • ISO500
  • 500mm