Three male European Ruffs (Calidris pugnax) in full breeding plumage fighting in their lek mating arena during springtime

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Size: 4344px × 2993px
Location: Lauwersoog, The Netherlands, Europe
Photo credit: © Ger Bosma / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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