Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus)

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Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus), threat display. The female tries to lead the source of danger away from the well-camouflaged chick. Riviere Bleue National Park, New Caledonia

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Size: 3425px × 2254px
Location: Riviere Bleue National Park, New Caledonia
Photo credit: © Jean-Paul Ferrero/AUSCAPE / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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