23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Bluethroat standing on one leg
A gesture of trust from a Bluethroat—a Class II protected species in China often targeted by trappers. Here, it felt safe enough to rest on one foot, incredibly close.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Beijing, China |
| Camera: | DC-G9 |
| Copyright: | © Yunchong Liu |