Little Bee-eater panting with tongue extended at Lake Manze Selous Tanzania in lovely low soft evening light

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I watched this Little Bee-eater for some time from a boat at Lake Manze Selous Tanzania in lovely low soft evening light panting to cool down with its thin tongue extended

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Size: 3023px × 4032px
Location: Tanzania
Photo credit: © Steve Holroyd / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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