Ruff
Calidris pugnax
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calidris-pugnax"></birdfyi-bird>The Ruff (Calidris pugnax) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.7 cm and a weight of 156 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
Ruff: 20–32 cm, highly sexually dimorphic sandpiper; breeding males grow an elaborate neck ruff in white, black, rufous, or barred patterns for lek displays. Breeds on wet Arctic and boreal meadows of Eurasia; winters in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Female ('Reeve') plain brown. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 32,7 cm | 12.9 in |
| Ağırlık | 156,0 g | 5.50 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-23 days. Fledging: 25-28 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
3-4
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| Türler | Calidris pugnax |
Distribution
Ruff has been recorded in 8 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family