This section is from the book "The Bird Book", by Chester A. Reed. Also available from Amazon: The Bird Book.
A common European species, occasionally found on the Atlantic coast of North America. It is a species remarkable for its pugnacity during the mating season; in size and appearance it is about like the Upland Plover, with the exception of the "ruff" which adorns the neck and breast of the male bird.
 
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