The ruff (Calidris pugnax) is a medium-sized wading bird that breeds in marshes and wet meadows across northern Eurasia. This highly gregarious sandpiper is migratory and …

Ruffs gather in huge concentrations of up to one million birds on West African nonbreeding grounds, and a few stray individuals visit North America each year. The extravagant plumage …

The ruff (Calidris pugnax) is a medium-sized wading bird that breeds in marshes and wet meadows across northern Eurasia. This highly gregarious sandpiper is migratory and …

Of the various Eurasian shorebirds that stray into North America, this one is the most regular and widespread in its occurrence. Ruffs are best known for their bizarre courtship plumage and …

Everything you should know about the Ruff. The Ruff is a species of sandpiper that has long fluffy feathers around their heads and necks.

Ruff, (Philomachus pugnax), in zoology, Old World bird of the sandpiper subfamily Calidritinae (family Scolopacidae, order Charadriiformes) remarkable for its unusual courtship plumage …

Rare but regular vagrant to North America, usually single birds found among flocks of yellowlegs.

The Ruff is a medium-size shorebird native to Eurasia. The male is a spectacular looking bird when seen in the spring. This is when, it changes from a sleek looking shorebird, to having …

Ruff, with their variable size and plumage, often present identification issues. However, by learning how to recognise Ruff in their various guises through this video, you’ll be able to pick …

Ruffs are medium-sized wading birds, known for their distinct appearance. They have small heads, slightly droopy bills, and medium-long legs which range in colour from orange to …