Black, Black-necked, West African, Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina pavonina), demonstrative stance over the nest, in protection of eggs. Male bird.

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Black, Black-necked, West African, Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina pavonina), demonstrative stance over the nest, in protection of eggs. Male bird. Head and neck extended and wings outstretched.

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Size: 3840px × 5760px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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