Breeding Plumage Collection (page 4)

Two male Msai ostriches in breeding plumage in Kenyas Tsavo West National Park

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Common Gull - adult gulls at sunset - Sweden Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - breeding birds at Alkefjellet Cliff in Hinlopenstretet - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Mallard - pair on ice - Germany Date:

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Mallard - couple dabbling - Germany Date:

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Mallard - couple dabbling - Germany Date:

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Mallard - mating and rival males - Germany Date:

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Mallard - drake landing on water - Germany Date:

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Mallard - drake landing on water - Germany Date:

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Mallard - drake landing on water - Germany Date:

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Mallard - drake in flight - Germany Date:

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Mallard - drake flapping its wings - Germany Date:

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Mallard - drake flapping its wings - Germany Date:

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Mallard - drake flapping its wings - Germany Date:

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Ringed Plover - adult bird in breeding plumage - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Ringed Plover - adult bird in breeding plumage - Sweden Date:

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Little Grebe - adult bird with chicks - Germany Date:

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Bruennichs Guillemot / Thick-billed Murre - adult birds swimming - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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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).