Black, Black-necked, or West African Crowned Crane (Balearica p. pavonina). Adult male, showing facial features detail. Crown or crest, bill or beak.

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Black, Black-necked, or West African Crowned Crane (Balearica p. pavonina). Adult male, showing facial features in detail. Crown or crest, black featherd head, white over red cheek patches, suggestion of a small red wattle below, piercing blue iris of the eye, bill or beak, mandibles, external nare. Profile, side view.

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Size: 3840px × 5760px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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