Black Crowned Crane (Balearica p. pavonina). Preening. Feather, plumage care and maintenance. The nictitating membrane or third or inner eyelid partially drawn across and protecting the eyeball surface.
Black, Black-necked, or West African Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina). Preening. Note nictitaing membrane, inner or third eye-lid, partially drawn across the eye ball surface. Loose, raised plumage.
Size: 3840px × 5760px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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