A Marabou and Yellow-billed Stork stand with wings outstretched facing into the breeze. This posture allows the breeze to flow over the skin

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A Marabou and Yellow-billed Stork stand with wings outstretched facing into the breeze. This posture allows the breeze to flow over the skin patches and ruffled plumage to help cool down

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Size: 6000px × 3897px
Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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