Pearl-breasted Swallow, Hirundo dimidata

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Swallows huddle together to roost to conserve body warmth during a cold wet spell prior to migrating

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Size: 5459px × 3528px
Location: Samanyanga Bubi Conservancy S E Lowveld Zimbabwe
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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