Royal Spoonbill (Platalea regia) in nuptial breeding plumage taking off from roosting perch. Queensland Australia

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Bundaberg Botanical gardens, Queensland Australia
Photo credit: © Ian Beattie / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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