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crowned crane courtship

Crowned cranes are known for their courtship behavior. I was trying to capture the essence of this courtship when the two lovebirds obliged by forming a heart with their necks.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2014
Date Uploaded: 10.2014
Photo Location: Tanzania
Camera: NIKON D7000
Copyright: © Henry Shin