Quelea quelea

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When the conditions are right the quelea can breed in such profusion that swarms form that can numbers in the millions. Such gatherings can devastate commercial crops and control measures are often used.

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Size: 3457px × 5336px
Location: S E Lowveld Zimbabwe
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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