A close up of a Black-crowned Night Heron during mating and breeding season, with vibrant red eye, pink legs and feet, and long white head plumes.

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Denver, Colorado
Photo credit: © Susan Hodgson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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