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Pied Avocet - The "Broken Wing" behaviour (1 Viewer)

Cristian Mihai

Cristian Mihai

Cristian Mihai
Some pics illustrating this awesome behaviour of the adult bird in the presence of a potential menace for the chicks.
 

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