Ruff

Overview

Ruff (Calidris pugnax) is a species of Sandpipers, Snipes (Scolopacidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Calidris; binomial: Calidris pugnax; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: AF, sw PAL, India : inland and coastal c, s Europe, Africa, Middle East, Indian subcontinent, se Asia, Philippines, ec China, Taiwan and c to s Japan; rarer Indonesian Arch..

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Ruff is moved from monotypic Philomachus to Calidris (Gibson & Baker 2012; Banks 2012).