One of the smaller members of the bustard family, the Buff-crested Bustard prefers semi-arid savanna. The female lacks the display crest of the male.

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One of the smaller members of the bustard family, the Buff-crested Bustard prefers semi-arid savanna. The female lacks the display crest of the male but both have superb cryptic camouflage.

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Size: 5500px × 3703px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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