Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus)

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Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus), threat display, female protecting chick from the photographer. The chick leaves the nest after two to five days. Riviere Bleue National Park, New Caledonia

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Size: 3425px × 2243px
Location: Riviere Bleue National Park, New Caledonia
Photo credit: © Jean-Paul Ferrero/AUSCAPE / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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