Ruff Ruff

The Ruff (*Calidris pugnax*) is a medium-sized migratory shorebird and rare visitor to Australia, most often seen as a solitary vagrant in wetlands during the southern summer. The Ruff is famous for the elaborate breeding plumage and courtship displays of males, which are among the most spectacular in the bird world. Although a common breeder in northern Eurasia, its appearance in Australia is a special find for birdwatchers.