Male ruffs vary in their mating tactics: some use seduction and disregard boundaries, causing conflict, while those with white feathers take a subtler approach that appeals more to potential mates. The question is, which is more effective?

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Title: Elaborate Mating Strategies of Male Ruffs | Wild Scandinavia | BBC Earth
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