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147 Ruff
(Philomachus pugnax)

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Description
In Hungary the Ruff often masses of several thousands migrate through fishponds, alkali lakes and grasslands in spring (March-May). Also common on autumn passage though in somewhat smaller numbers (August-November). A few individuals regularly oversummer, and very occasionally overwinter. Has bred on wet meadows.

Habitat


Can be found in the following IBAs
32 Hortobágy


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