Reeves' Pheasants (Syrmaticus reevesi). Two cocks bracing up to one another, sizing each other up, assessing their respective positions by postering stance.
REEVE'S PHEASANTS males (Syrmaticus reevesi) longest-tailed pheasant. Stepping back, territorial boundary established and accepted. Native to central and northern China.
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