Demoiselle Crane (Anthropoides virgo). 'Broken wing' distraction display, attempting to lead away real or perceived predator

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Demoiselle Crane (Anthropoides virgo). 'Broken wing' display, to distract real or perceived threat to the nest, leading it away from vicinity.

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

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