16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Toucan Courtship
Toucan courtship behavior can involve the male offering the female a gift. In this case he is presenting her with a large seed or nut which she is accepting from him. This photo is taken just at the instant when the gift is transferred from his beak to hers.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 04.2018 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2018 |
Photo Location: | Selva Verda lodge, Costa Rica |
Copyright: | © Karl Krueger |