Ruff

ABA 3

(Calidris pugnax - formerly Philomachus pugnax)

Although Ruff is a Eurasian species, a few individuals turn up in North America each year. Note the plump body, small head, short straight bill, greenish legs, and scapular feathers that often point up. The female is called a Reeve.

This entry was posted in Sandpipers and tagged , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *