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Crested Francolin
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Crested Francolin (Dendroperdix sephaena)

the late afternoon light suited this guy's colouring. It's a male; apparently they have one spur and the ladies have none.....There seems to be quite a bit of colour variation, even in this, the nominate of the species
Habitat
grass-lands
Location
Satara, Kruger N.P., SA
Date taken
29.9.2018
Scientific name
Dendroperdix sephaena
Equipment used
Canon 7D Mk11, 100-400 Mk11
Yes, the lighting shows this handsome chap off beautifully, max.
 
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Mmmmm..... he really is lit beautifully, isn't he Max!!! Isn't it great when the light works perfectly like that.

You've a super picture of this guy lad - very well done indeed.
 
a real beauty, Max!!! superb lighting showing those marvelous, subtle feather patterns, top quality photo, many tfs!!!
 

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