Avian supergene study explores the evolutionary paradox behind the unusual mating strategies of the ruff

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Dec 7, 2023, 5:04 pm374 ptsTrendingTop
In the colorful world of avian courtship, the ruff (Calidris pugnax) is in a league of its own. Breeding in marshes and wet meadows across Eurasia, the males of this medium-sized sandpiper species are well-known for their distinctive mating strategies, which range from flamboyant territorial displays to cunning…

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