Breeding Plumage Collection

Ruddy Turnstone -Arenaria interpres- in breeding plumage standing on a moss-covered stone on the beach, Neuwerk Island near Cuxhaven, Hamburg Wadden Sea, Germany, Europe

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Moorhen, Teichralle - adult on water - Germany Date:

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Mandarin Duck - pair - Germany Date:

Common loon (Gavia immer), in breeding plumage, running across water to take flight, Michigan, USA. June

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Greater Cormorant - adult bird in flight - Germany Date:

A great egret performs frequent displays using its showy plumage during the breeding season

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Black Tern - adult terns courting - Germany Date:

Northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) male standing in vegitation, Bleiswijkseweg, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands

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Mandarin Duck - drake in breeding plumage - Germany Date:

USA, Florida, Anastasia Island. Snowy egret in breeding plumage displaying

USA, Florida, Anastasia Island. snowy egret in breeding plumage

Tricolored heron (Egretta tricolor) adult in breeding plumage capturing fish by half-running half-flying across waters surface and stabbing with its bill, Viera Wetlands, Brevard County, Florida

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Common Teal - drake in breeding plumage - Germany Date:

Palm Warbler (Dendroica palmarum) male perched on pine, in breeding plumage (western subspecies D)
Palm Warbler (Dendroica palmarum) male perched on pine, in breeding plumage (western subspecies D. p. palmarum) Alberta, Canada. May

Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres) in breeding plumage. Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. Alaska, USA. June

Flock of White ibis (Eudocimus albus) in breeding plumage, at rookery on water s
Flock of White ibis (Eudocimus albus) in breeding plumage, at rookery on waters edge of the mangrove-covered island, Tampa Bay, Florida, USA, March

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) adult in breeding plumage, close-up of head and colourful orange beak, backlit, Berlin Zoological Garden, Berlin Zoo, Germany. February

American goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) male in breeding plumage, perched in Eastern redbud flowers in spring, New York, USA May

Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla), male in mating plumage, standing on a branch of a grey birch (Betula populifolia)
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Common Starling, close - up study showing the iridescence on feathers on a adult birds wing, Hessen, Germany
Common Starling, close - up study showing the iridescence on feathers on a adult birds&, x2019; wing, Hessen, Germany Common Starling

Superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) male in partial display perched in Tree fern (Cyatheales) in wet eucalypt forest, Lakes Entrance Rainforest, Victoria, Australia

Tom turkeys in breeding plumage in Great Basin National Park, Nevada, USA

Snowy egret (Egretta thula) shows its breeding plumage. St. Johns Management Area, Florida, USA, March

Roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja) adult in breeding plumage preening tail feathers, Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, USA, January

Roseate spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), adult in breeding plumage flying in to land on a perch, Orlando, Florida, USA, March

Pair of Horned Grebes (Podiceps auritus) in breeding plumage, on water, Southeast Alberta, Canada. May

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa). Male in breeding plumage flying at sunset. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

Horned puffin (Fratercula corniculata) close-up portrait, St. Paul Island, Pribilofs, Alaska, USA, July

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Arctic Tern - adult bird in flight with a fish - Germany Date:

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Arctic Tern - adult bird - Germany Date:

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) female on water with reflection, Roggebotzand, Flevoland, the Netherlands

Pair of Evening grosbeaks (Coccothraustes vespertinus), in winter plumage, perched on moss-covered log. New York, USA. October. Digitally retouched; distractions removed. Topaz AI Sharpen applied

Male Indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea) perched in flowering Serviceberry (Amelanchier) in spring. Salamanca, New York, USA. May

Blackburnian warbler (Dendroica fusca) male in breeding plumage, on branch with newly-emerging leaves in spring, near Salamanca, New York, USA, May

Black guillemot (Cepphus grylle) holding fish in beak, flying back to nest, Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. June

Male Northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), in breeding plumage, perched in snow-covered Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) tree during spring snowstorm, Freeville, New York, USA. April

Northern parula (Parula americana) male singing from flowering crabapple (Malus sp)
Northern parula (Parula americana) male singing from flowering crabapple (Malus sp.) tree in spring, near Salamanca, New York, USA, May 2022

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) adult in breeding plumage flying, carrying fish for young, Long Island, New York, USA, June

Great egret in courtship display in full breeding plumage, Venice rookery, Venice, Florida

Great egret in courtship display in full breeding plumage, Venice rookery, Venice, Florida

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Bar-tailed Godwit - adult male in flight - Wadden Sea National Park, Germany Date: 25-May-19

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Pair of Brown Pelicans, Pelecanus occidentalis, at the nest with young. Florida Date: 15-Apr-19

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) pair in breeding plumage, collecting nesting material, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Flock of adult Black skimmers (Rynchops niger), in breeding plumage, resting on a beach, Long Island, New York, USA. June

Adult Black skimmer (Rynchops niger), in breeding plumage, skimming through the water with its specialised beak to catch fish, Nickerson Beach State Park, Long Island, New York, USA. June

Dunlin, Calidris alpina, (Juvenile) Bolivar Flats, Texas

A tri-colored heron in breeding plumage, wades in shallow water, resting

Female anhinga perched on mangrove branch in Florida

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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).