Breeding Plumage Collection (page 7)

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Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) male on log in wetland, Marion Co, Illinois

European Shag or Common Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) on the Shetland Islands in Scotland. Europe, northern europe, great britain, scotland, shatland Islands

Mallard -Anas platyrhynchos-, drake in breeding plumage, swimming in a pond, Germany, Europe

Black-tailed Godwit -Limosa limosa-, male in breeding plumage foraging for food, Waal en Burg nature reserve, Texel, West Frisian Islands, province of North Holland, Netherlands

Western Yellow Wagtail -Motacilla flava- in breeding plumage, Seewinkel, Burgenland, Austria

Starling -Sturnus vulgaris-, adult in breeding plumage, preched on a tree, singing, Western Cape, South Africa

North America, USA, Washington State, Wood Duck, male, wing flap
USA, Washington State, Wood Duck, male, wing flap

UTAH. USA. Male sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) struts at lek in mating display
USA, Utah. Male sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) struts at lek in mating display. Male inflates yellow gular air sacs during display. Wasatch Mountains

Male Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) drying his wings at the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island, Florida

Male Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) in breeding plumage. USA, Florida, Sanibel Island

USA, California, La Jolla. Brown pelican in bright breeding plumage with red bill pouch. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Lesser Goldfinch, Carduelis psaltria, female eating seeds of Spiny Sow-Thistle (Sonchus asper), Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA

BAOR, 060, Rolf N, Baltimore Oriole
Baltimore Oriole, Icterus galbula, female perched on Tree fern, Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America

Side view of a White-Tailed Robin perching on a decaying tree stump. The bird is leaning forwards, the head is in profile and the tail is slightly fanned as an alarm signal

Side view of a male Red-Collared Widowbird, with its head in profile, perching on a thin, lichen-covered branch, photographed during the breeding season showing its long, feathered tail

Side view of a White-Rumped Munia, perching on a narrow branch covered in lichen, with head in profile and slightly cocked to one side

Common pheasants C014 / 0483
Common pheasants. Male (top) common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in breeding plumage, displaying to a female (brown, behind plants)

Male common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in breeding plumage. This gamebird inhabits woodland, scrub, farmland and marshes, feeding on vegetation, grains, berries and insects

Golden Plover - in habitat showing breeding plumage - June - Shetland Islands - Scotland
GUY-100 Golden Plover - in habitat showing breeding plumage - June Shetland Islands - Scotland Pluvialis apricaria Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis, adult breeding plumage, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, Texas, USA, June

Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, adult, Rockport, Texas, USA, March 2001

Willow Ptarmigan, Lagopus lagopus, male, Gednjehogda, Norway

Atlantic Puffin, Fratercula arctica, pair, Hornoya Nature Reserve, Vardo, Norway

USA, Califonia, Brown Pelican, adult, breeding plumage, roost

USA, Venice, Florida, Great Blue Herons on Nest passing stick to build nest

USA, Alaska, Ruddy Turnstone, breeding plumage

USA, Washington State, Wood Duck, male, roosting

USA, Washington State, Wood Duck, male

USA, Washington State, Wood Duck, male, swimming

USA, Seattle, Washington. Male Harlequin Ducks on barnacle rock near West Seattle

USA, Washington State, Wood Duck, male, flight, landing

USA, Washington State, Wood Duck, male, female, flight

USA, Washington State, Mallard, male, preening

USA, Washington State, Mallard, male, flight

USA, Washington State, Great Blue Heron, male, female, nest, nest building, stick exchange

Pied Avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta, adults preening, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria

Black-tailed Godwit, Limosa limosa, adult in breeding plumage feeding, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria

Male cape weaver (Ploceus capensis) perched on a branch. This is the male breeding plumage. Photographed in the De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa

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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).