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Band-tailed Pigeon, gular fluttering

This pigeon had a drink, and then proceeded to "gular flutter" for awhile, a tactic used to cool down in hot conditions. We are warm, but not dealing with the extreme heat of several weeks ago, at least.

North Peak, Cuyamaca Mountains, California.

Sept. 18, 2020

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Uploaded on September 19, 2020
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