African Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum gibbericeps). Ritualized aggressive display 'Ruffle-bow-down'. Elevates feathers

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African Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum gibbericeps). Ritualized aggressive display 'Ruffle-bow-down'. Elevates feathers at first slowly until at length whole body is rapidly shaking.

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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