Juvenile Black Crowned Night Heron keeps a watchful eye on any approaching danger from inside the mangrove.

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Size: 4729px × 3157px
Location: Ventura, CA USA
Photo credit: © Jon Osumi / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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