Oriental darter or Snakebird (Anhinga melanogaster) at its nest with chicks : (pix SShukla)

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Size: 3151px × 2592px
Location: Ranganathittu Sanctuary in Karnataka (India)
Photo credit: © Sanjiv Shukla / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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