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The art of blending

Well-camouflaged Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris) clinging to roof structure of Swiss chalet in Ried, above Zermatt. The Alpine Accentor likes to forage around snow-free ledges and roof structures. Their ability to blend in with their surroundings makes them at times difficult to spot.

Zmutt, Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland

Digital image ID: Philippe_Rouquet_20100211_1650

Created: February 11, 2010

Author: Philippe Rouquet

File state: Final

Digital image size: 10.7 Mpixels (30.5 MB uncompressed) - 2667x4000 pixels (8.8x13.3 in / 22.6x33.9 cm at 300 ppi)

Digital image keywords: Accentors, Activity, Alpine Accentor, Behavior, Birds, blending with the environment, camouflage, Clinging, Perching Birds

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Little bee-eater in overwing scratch preening

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