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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
In Love

The American Avocets breed around wetlands in dry parts of interior North America. Their mating involves a complex sequence of displays and is initiated by the female. Here, a crossing of the bills from both partners signals the end of their love making.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: San Jose, California, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 90D
Copyright: © Jean Zuo