A mated pair of Brolgas stand interacting and preparing for the their dancing and trumpeting displays in the grasslands of the Townsville, Australia.

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Stately long-legged Brolgas wading through the long green grass on the plains of the Townsville Common feeding and enjoying the conservation reserve.

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Size: 5568px × 3712px
Location: Townsville Common, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Photo credit: © Photography By Marco / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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