A Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) runs over the ice showing off its amazing zebra print. Normally these birds will stay hidden in the reeds, but during

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A Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) runs over the ice showing off its amazing zebra print. Normally these birds will stay hidden in the reeds, but during desperate times like these they will forage in the open, offering unique opportunities to see them.

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Photo credit: © Jacob Garvelink / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: aquaticus, bird, europe, foraging, ice, netherlands, rail, rallus, running, water