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Close-up profile portrait of a grey crowned crane showing its distinctive golden spiky crest
Close-up profile portrait of a grey crowned crane showing its distinctive golden spiky crest

About this photo

Sharp, detailed portrait of a grey crowned crane against a soft blurred natural grass background, highlighting the bird's unique plumage. This image works well for wildlife articles, educational materials and nature-themed design projects.

Prompt: “grey crowned crane with a golden crest” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.8/10): The image is sharp, well-composed, matches the brief perfectly, has natural realistic coloring, and only has very minor softness on the blurred background that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: golden crest bird · wildlife portrait · african crane · exotic bird

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this grey crowned crane portrait photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Grey Crowned Crane Portrait” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/grey-crowned-crane-portrait-0be233b6) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “grey crowned crane with a golden crest” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?
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