Freckled Nightjar chicks, Caprimulous tristigma
Young nightjar chicks lie motionless, relying on their superb camoflague to avoid detection.
Size: 5300px × 3544px
Location: Gona Re Zhou National Park Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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