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Common Hoopoe

Common Hoopoe

A Common Hoopoe in its natural habitat while being bathed in natural light

A Common Hoopoe in its natural habitat while being bathed in natural light
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NIKON D5200

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 125 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 2000/10

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Sep, 2017

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