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White-breasted Kingfisher ; Halcyon smyrenensis -- India .
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White-breasted Kingfisher ; Halcyon smyrenensis -- India .
I have seen little birds attacking birds of prey before but nothing like this. We tend to think of heroic and altruistic behaviour as human, but birds are clearly willing to risk all, to save their families.
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This is one of the most stunning photos I've ever seen. Wow!
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