Sam Hobson / Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), adult male calling to mate and flagging undertail coverts during courtship. Berlin, Germany. February. Nominated in the Melvita Nature Images Awards competition 2014.
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Brent Stephenson / Pukeko / Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) fluffed up showing characteristic white 'warning' undertail coverts. Tiritiri Matangi Island, Auckland, New Zealand, September.