A superbly camouflaged nest of the Grey-backed Camaroptera. Leaves are sewn together with spider web so they live and hide the nest inside.


A superbly camouflaged nest of the Grey-backed Camaroptera. Leaves are sewn together with spider web so they live and hide the nest inside. A pale blue egg can be seen inside.


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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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