Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis). Goose, female, incubating a clutch of eggs. Head lowered, to look lees conspicuous.

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Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis). Goose, female, incubating a clutch of eggs. Head lowered, to look lees conspicuous . Note large areas of white 'cheek' pattern if front of eyes and towards base of bill. Head-on affect may intimidate a would-be predator. 'Enhanced eye effect'.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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