West African Black or Black-necked Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina). Showing typical head and distribution of red and white c

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West African Black or Black-necked Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina). Showing typical head and distribution of red and white cheek colouring on the face of this species. Nictitaing membrane, or 'third' eye lid, partially drawn across the eye-ball surface.

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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