Lesser White-fronted Goose (Anser erythropus). On water. Pair, gander left about to initiate pre-copulatory head-dipping display

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Lesser White-fronted Geese (Anser erythropus). Pair, with pre-copulatory in courtship display with head-dipping stage becoming synchronised prior to mounting and copulation.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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