During breeding (top), the breast of male and female New Zealand dotterels becomes red, and is especially bright in males. After breeding (bottom), the red gives way to white underneath.
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Department of Conservation
Reference:
10048690 (top); 10055988 (bottom)
Photographs by Peter Reese (top); Rosalind Cole (bottom)
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