Goose (Branta ruficollis). Preening. Long flexible neck with upto 23 cervical enables, allows bird to reach otherwise inaccessible parts of body exterior.
Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis). Immature, juvenile bird. Behaviour, flexible neck reaching to preeni breast flank feathers between alula and wing secondary, tertiary and primary flight feathers. Regular part of feather care and maintenance of plumage.
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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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