Crowned Crane by danob
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Description
Perhaps considered a living fossil as they servived the Ice Age living in East Africa. However it can to prone to egg poachers due to its rather prominant colours and the wonderful Crest
Slate-grey with white upper and under wing coverts, black primaries and chestnut secondaries; black down on head and top-knot of stiff golden bristles; golden-brown plumes on inner wing coverts: legs and bill are black, eyes light grey, facial skin is white and red, throat lappet is scarlet. Bill is proportionately shorter than in other cranes. Immature are mottled brown. Adult height about forty inches. The East African
Comments (47)
Now that's one most beautiful crown! A wonderful model you have here, Danny! Brilliantly captured! Bravo and vote!
Sigh...oh to be able to take shots like that. Amazing, simply amazing!!!!! Have a great day #:O)
A wonderful shot of the magnificent bird. Thanks.
A wonderful capture and a most beautiful bird :)) Very impressive :))
Cool birdie Danny and excellent dof here !! Superb work !! :o)
Funny bird ! Superb as allways!
Oh This is just stunning And I love the color of his eyes Bravo and well done Vote n hugs Susan~
Wonderful photo Daniel!!!!
Magnificent capture as always Dan and so educational too :) Thank you so much for sharing :)
gorgeous and impressive detailed portrait of this wonderful decorated guy! ;o)
This almost looks like an Indian headgear.........Awesome mate.:O))
I love this shot...this bird is soo cool []/;^)
Very beautiful!!
Wow you must have some camera this is amazing. The subject is stunning I have not seen this bird before. Excellent work :) Cathy oxoxox
Not only Your portraits are beautiful but all the information about the 'individuals' You capture is so substantial and interesting. Beautiful shot here. But the poor creature is looking frightened a bit as if it's afraid it would have to overcome one more Ice Age.
Absolutely beautiful Danny! God gives us such amazing creatures to look upon! Have a wonderful day!...Cheryl
A very remarkable crane with a spiky hairdo! Whew! He he, living fossiles, it's not the only one :) Fantastic work, Danny!