Grey-necked wood rail (Aramides cajeneus) catches a mollusk, Pixaim River, Pantanal, Brazil

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The Pantanal wetlands in Brazil are the world's largest tropical wetlands and it is a vast area rich in environmental biodiversity, harboring many endangered and threatened species. The Pantanal ecosystem is reported to be home to over 300 mammalian species, 400 fish species, 480 reptile species, 1000 bird species, and over 9000 different subspecies of invertebrates. The grey-necked wood rail is one of the shore birds that can be seen along the river.

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Size: 4000px × 2667px
Location: Pixaim River, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Pantanal, Brazil
Photo credit: © Terry Allen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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