Breeding Plumage Collection (page 9)

Common pheasant male
Head of adult male common pheasant showing wattles and displaying the nictitating eye membrane. Dorset, UK March 2011

Common fody. Male common, or red, fody (Foudia madagascariensis) on the ground. Photographed on Bird Island, Seychelles

Squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides) in its breeding plumage. Photographed in Andalucia, Spain in spring

Cattle egret in breeding plumage, landing in a tree. The cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) is found all over Africa (apart from the Sahara), and around the coasts of the Americas

Willet (Tringa semipalmata) in breeding plumage stretching its wings, Antelope Island State Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Wood Duck, Aix sponsa, male calling, New Braunfels, Texas, USA

Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Tympanuchus pallidicinctus, male displaying vocal sac inflated, Canadian, Panhandle, Texas, USA

Male American Goldfinch in breeding plumage, Carduelis tristis

Caspian tern (Sterna caspia) in breeding plumage in flight, Salton Sea, California, United States of America, North America

Brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, breeding plumage, Monterey bay, California, USA, Pacific ocean
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Adult double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) in Magdalena Bay between Isla Magdalena and the Baja Peninsula
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Adult male Barrows Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) taking flight in full breeding plumage in the calm waters of Red
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Breeding adult male and female harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Adult pigeon guillemot (Cepphus columba) in breeding plumage with a sand lance in its beak at Sail Rock in Frederick
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Barn Swallow - in breeding plumage USA
JZ-1909 Barn Swallow - in breeding plumage USA Hirundo rustica Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Great Egret - With lacy scapular plumes or aigrettes. Photographed at dawn at Buffalo Creek, Darwin
DH-3340 Great Egret - With lacy scapular plumes or aigrettes Photographed at dawn at Buffalo Creek, Darwin, Northern Territory

Yellow-billed storks (Mycteria ibis), in breeding plumage on riverbank, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Pin-tailed whydah (Vidua macroura), male in breeding plumage, South Africa, Africa

Southern red bishop (Euplectes orix), male in breeding plumage, Pilanesberg National Park, North West Game Reserve, South Africa, 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).