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Black crowned crane

Belgium.

Antwerp National Zoo

 

The black crowned crane (Balearica pavonina) is a bird in the crane family Gruidae.

 

It occurs in dry savannah in Africa south of the Sahara, although in nests in somewhat wetter habitats. There are two subspecies: B. p. pavonina in the west and the more numerous B. p. ceciliae in east Africa.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_crowned_crane

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Uploaded on September 30, 2018
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