Sarus Crane (Antigone antigone) Preening.

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The adult sarus crane is very large with grey wings and body; a bare red-head and part of the upper neck; a greyish crown; and a long greenish-grey pointed bill. This bird has a grey ear covert patch, an orange-red iris and a greenish-grey bill. Juveniles have a yellowish base to the bill and the brown-grey head is fully feathered.

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Size: 3200px × 2133px
Location: Kheda-Khambhat Hwy, Gujarat 387520, India
Photo credit: © Amarjeetsinh Jhala / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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