Caption

Ruff (Calidris pugnax) territorial male in breeding plumage displaying by jumping during courtship display at lek in spring, Scandinavia

Date

May 30, 2025

Credit line

Photo12/imageBROKER/alimdi / Arterra / Sven Erik Arndt

Reference

BRK25H93_023

Model release

No

Property release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

53,9Mb (2,4Mb) / 17,7in x 11,8in / 5315 x 3543 (300dpi)

Keywords

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