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