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Geoff's Gallery: Australian Bustard (5/6)
GRUIFORMES: Otididae
Ardeotis australis
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© Geoff Walker 2013
Maryfarms, QLD (Sep, 2013)
Having lost a battle with a rival male, the Australian Bustard lived to fight another day, but was left with his pride wounded and feeling rather deflated by the whole experience.
I am the greatest
Look at me, Look at me
Australian Bustard
The fight
The deflated loser
The winner takes all