EURASIAN CRANE Grus grus. Male in stages of' 'distraction broken wing display'. Attempting to lead perceived predator

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Eurasian or Common Crane (Grus grus). Male using 'broken wing' distraction display to draw perceived predator away from nest site. (In an avicultural breeding collection).

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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