29 Of The Most Impressive Shots From The “inFocus” Nature Photography Of The Year 2022 Contest
#19 “Ka Pow!”, Jury Selection, Animal Behaviour
Here’s how it works in the world of the Grey-headed Swamphen. When breeding groups encounter an intruder in their territory, the first displays of threat include raising wings, bending down and flapping tails. If that doesn’t work, then it’s time to be a bit more dramatic. The opponents fly at each other feet-first and peck their way to victory.
By Karthikeyan Ponnambalamoorthy.
Here’s how it works in the world of the Grey-headed Swamphen. When breeding groups encounter an intruder in their territory, the first displays of threat include raising wings, bending down and flapping tails. If that doesn’t work, then it’s time to be a bit more dramatic. The opponents fly at each other feet-first and peck their way to victory.
By Karthikeyan Ponnambalamoorthy.
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29 December 2022
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