The body of the Black Crowned Crane is mostly black, with distinctive white upper and under wing coverts. The head is topped with a crown of stiff golden feathers. Cheek patches are red and white. The subspecies are most easily distinguished by the differences in the coloration of their cheek patches. In the West African subspecies, the lower half of the cheek patch is red; in the Sudan subspecies, the red extends into the upper half of the cheek patch.
In capture.
.Beautiful bird with its beautiful punk hairstyle, beautiful pictures you made Bob.
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Brilliant captures ~ quite beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Willow.
DeleteLieber Bob,
Deleteherrliche Fotos von dem majestätischen Kronenkranich.
Einen schönen Samstag wünscht Dir
Irmi
Que show ! Belas fotografias .Lindo o blog .
ReplyDeleteHI Bob This bird and your shots of it are exquisite. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove the hairstyle !
ReplyDeleteHave a good sunday Bob !
His hair is exquisite, ha ha.
DeleteMarvellous portraits of this regal looking bird.
ReplyDeleteFabulous looking bird, Bob! What a crazy hair-do!!
ReplyDeleteJust amazing!
ReplyDeletecannot go wrong with that headdress!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty !!!
ReplyDeleteReally amazing photos !!!
Have a happy weekend :)
You photographed Patti Labelle!
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That's a wonderful bird, Bob.. beautiful captures.
I saw her picture, ha ha, you are so right.
DeleteThats a smart hairdo indeed.
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Delightful portrait.. Congrats Bob
ReplyDeleteBob, great shots! Very pretty, but then again, somewhat odd!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant shots of a beautiful bird........thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend Bob!
Ruby
Brilliant! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous creature, Bob, and I just love that hairstyle!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Yes, a beauty with a hairdo, lol.
DeleteWhat a regal bird - and I love his 'do'. Thanks Bob.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos and birds.
ReplyDeleteHola Bob magnificos retratos de esta bella ave.Un abrazo y feliz fin de semana
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird Bob!!Love the hairstyle!!Magnificent shots!!
ReplyDeleteDimi...
You like his hairstyle, it's funny, cheers Dimi.
Deleteawesome bird
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful crane!!!! Wonderful photos. Have a happy day and week ahead!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen.
DeleteI saw these at a botanical garden in Florida, U.S., I love these
ReplyDeletevery impressive, especially to a female Black Crowned Crane
ReplyDeleteRemarkable head feathers really.
ReplyDeleteThe Unthanks are a fine band!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
a mighty crane
ReplyDeleteSjonge jonge Bob wat een geweldige close-up van deze mooie kraanvogel SUPER !!
ReplyDeleteGR,
Annie
Cheers Annie for your comments.
DeleteWhat a fantastic bird this is. Great photo's Bob.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful sunday.
Yes, it is amazing, cheers Marijke.
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ReplyDeleteThat's a beauty.