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Little Drummer Boy
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Little Drummer Boy

by Ian Beatty

Category: AvianAdded April 19, 2005148 views

Upland Ground Birds

Keywords: ruffed, grouse, bonasa umbellus, partridge, drum, spring, mate

A ruffed grouse on a log in spring. He is taking a break from drumming, where they beat the air with their wings to make a drumming noise, part of their spring ritual to attract a mate.
Image Format: 35mm slideImage Crop: Greater than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: Digital RetouchModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No