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Grey crowned crane

Balearica regulorum

Description:

Its body plumage is mainly grey. The wings are also predominantly white, but contain feathers with a range of colours. The head has a crown of stiff golden feathers. The sides of the face are white, and there is a bright red inflatable throat pouch. The bill is relatively short and grey, and the legs are black. The sexes are similar, although males tend to be slightly larger. Young birds are greyer than adults, with a feathered buff face.

Notes:

Photographed at Lagos Zoo. Listed as 'vulnerable' on Wikipedia.

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Dangermouse
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Dangermouse

Algarve, Portugal

Spotted on May 12, 2012
Submitted on May 20, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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