A cactus finch (Geospiza scandens) that has constructed its nest in a protected spot that is difficult to reach for anyone else.

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Size: 4646px × 3097px
Location: Galapagos, Ecuador
Photo credit: © Anton Sorokin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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