23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
A bird perched on a plastic, among humans on the coast of Senegal

This was taken at a dining area on the coast of Senegal in Saly, Portudal. The bird perches on a plastic chair while looking at humans, cooing to other birds and making majestic bends of its face while looking at humans. Taking this picture, I was having lunch but it tells me the story of how animals and humans really can coexist and biodiversity is nature's plan.

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Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Saly, Senegal
Copyright: © Ayodeji Stephen