Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis). Showing white cheek patches in front of eyes, enhances impact when dominating others.

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Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis). Head on. Note large white patches, between base of bill and true eyes. 'False, exaggerated eyes', as might be perceived by rivals, or indeed would-be predators in threat displays.

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

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