Breeding Plumage Collection (page 3)

Laughing Gull two birds in breedingplumage Mexico, Leucophaeus atricilla

Adult breeding plumage Black-headed Gull in flight, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Netherlands

Laughing Gull moulting into breedingplumage Mexico, Leucophaeus atricilla

Sandwich Tern breedingplumage at sand bank Mexico, Thalasseus sandvicensis

Marsh Sandpiper, Tringa stagnatilis, Cyprus, adult, breeding plumage

Horned Grebe in breeding plumage, Podiceps auritus

Little Egret fishing in breeding plumage, Egretta garzetta

Red Avadavat in breeding plumage, Amandava amandava, Italy

Cattle Egret in breeding plumage, Italy

American Kestrel In Breeding Plumage; Connecticut, USA

European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) juvenile walking at moss in rain, Sor-Trondelag, Norway

Pygmy Cormorant (Microcarbo pygmeus) perched on a branch and flapping its wings, Danube Delta, Romania

Sanderling (Calidris alba) foraging along the shoreline, Texel, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Great Egret (Ardea alba) in breeding plumage, fly-by, Flevoland, the Netherlands

common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)male resting on branche, Lepelaarsplassen, Netherlands

A pair of Eurasian Dotterels (Charadrius morinellus) standing in the dunes, Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen, Noord-Holland, the Netherlands

Eurasian Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) standing in the dunes, Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen, Noord-Holland, the Netherlands

Black Tern (Chlidonias niger), Alberta, Canada

Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) flying, Alberta, Canada

Black-throated Loon (Gavia arctica), Sweden

Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus), Seahouses, United Kingdom

Snowy Egret portrait
Close up of snowy egret face in breeding plumage

Picture No. 11672488
Horned / Slavonian Grebe. Date:

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea-, adult in breeding plumage, flying, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

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"Breathtaking Breeding Plumage: A Kaleidoscope of Colors and Displays" Witness the mesmerizing transformation as nature's finest avian species adorn themselves in their vibrant breeding plumage. Picture No. 12010519 captures a stunning Ruddy Turnstone, its feathers ablaze with hues of rust and black, standing gracefully on a moss-covered stone along the sandy shores of Neuwerk Island near Cuxhaven, Hamburg Wadden Sea in Germany. In Michigan, USA, during June (Picture No. 12479832), a Common Loon takes flight after an exhilarating run across the water's surface. Its breeding plumage glistens under the sun, showcasing an intricate pattern of black and white that symbolizes elegance and grace. Meanwhile, amidst lush vegetation on Bleiswijkseweg in Zoetermeer (Picture No. 11992201), a male Northern Lapwing stands tall. Its striking appearance is accentuated by its resplendent breeding plumage—a mix of iridescent greens and purples—creating an enchanting sight for all who behold it. At Rio Grande Zoo (Picture No. 12009583), we encounter a magnificent Male Hooded Merganser donning his breeding attire. With his distinctive fan-shaped crest raised proudly atop his head and his body adorned in shades of deep brown accented by crisp white markings, he exudes confidence and allure. The Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis) presents another spectacle altogether (Picture No. 12009583). In its regal breeding plumage—feathers shimmering with shades ranging from snowy whites to soft pinks—it captivates observers with its majestic presence against any backdrop. But it is not only about colors; behaviors play a significant role too. The Great Egret showcases frequent displays using its showy plumage during courtship rituals (Picture No. 11992201).