Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis). Female on nest during incubation. Head down, laying prone ; eyes facing forward.

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Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis). Female on nest during incubation. Head down, laying prone ; eyes facing forward; large white facial cheek patches may help emphasize an intimidatery posture to any perceived possible predator.

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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