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Fork Tailed Drongo Resting

Fork Tailed Drongo Resting

A fork-tailed Drongo enjoys some afternoon sun whilst perched in the African bush.

A fork-tailed Drongo enjoys some afternoon sun whilst perched in the African bush.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 2000 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 800/1

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Apr, 2016

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