Waders

species: 
Ruff
scientific name: 
Calidris pugnax
ref. number: 
IWSG 5-12 ; IWSG 3111A-3111D
notes: 

Combination of :
* one flag (on tibia or tarsus)
* 2 c-rings (on left tarsus)
* 2 c-rings (on right tarsus)
metal ring (on tibia).

note 1 : used colours for flags and rings are : red, white, blue and yellow and the flag is the so-called marker of the project, can be on the tibia or tarsus.

note 2 : always 2 c-rings on the left leg and 2 c-rings on the right leg, always on the tarsus.

note 3 : metal ring always on the tibia and is no part of the code.

note 4 : the position of the flag against the c-rings is important : above, under or between the c-rings.

note 5 : Colour Ring Scheme Ruff :  http://www.rug.nl/research/institute-evolutionary-life-sciences/ceg/_pie...

note 6 : pictures available : http://www.rug.nl/research/institute-evolutionary-life-sciences/ceg/_pdf/ruff_kleurringen.pdf

note 7 : Browse the ISWG register, but before read "How to use the register".

note 8 :

 

email sighting submit: 
colour-ring type: 
Flag : combination of uncoded flag and legring(s).
countries where ringed: 
The Netherlands.
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