Black-nest swiftlet (Aerodramus maxima lowi)

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Black-nest swiftlet (Aerodramus maxima lowi), at nest. The nests are considered a delicacy and collected for bird nest soup. Gomantong Caves, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

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Size: 2265px × 3425px
Location: Gomantong Caves, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
Photo credit: © Jean-Paul Ferrero/AUSCAPE / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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