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Ruff
DaninJapan

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

At first glance I thought this was an unusual color phase of a Redshank, but after looking a bit closer at the bill and facial pattern I ralized I had something different. Feel free to comment if I've missed ID'd this or hit it spot on.
(Erimakishigi in Japanese)
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Habitat
Shallow canal
Location
Kin-Cho, Okinawa, Japan
Date taken
6 September 2008
Scientific name
Philomachus pugnax
Equipment used
Canon 350D w/ Canon 100-400 IS L Lens

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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