Lesser White-fronted Goose (Anser erythropus). On water. Pair, gander left about to initiate pre-copulatory head-dipping display

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Lesser White-fronted Geese (Anser erythropus). First stage in pre-copulatory display. Adult male, or gander, front bird, sidles alongside female, or goose, behind, prior to initiating mutual, ritualised washing, head dipping.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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