Grey butcherbird Cracticus torquatus. Jumping for take off

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birds usually jump and open wings to fly; this bird has a practice jump before taking off. Beautiful musical notes from this songbird. Male and female often duet alternatively

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Size: 3872px × 2592px
Location: Tamworth NSW Australia
Photo credit: © chris24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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