Is the Dikkop the Bravest Bird in the World? Nature on PBS

Staring down a half-ton Nile croc isn't for the faint of heart.
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The water dikkop (Burhinus vermiculatus) locates its nest close to the nest of the Nile crocodile for protection from other predators. However, Nile crocs are extremely territorial and being in such close proximity leads to some feather-raising situations.

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Best comment

1. E. I.: D S talonflames Voice is retarded
2. zzz top: Jonathan Jamil Hernandez duuude we have them at our office park, they even attack the cars..
3. Jonathan Jamil Hernandez: i'll believe it when you put a human next to a dikkop, then i'll see if it's brave😂😂
4. Magic Pigeon: Maggie M it is a camera lens
5. ti inu: Thanks for sharing.
6. Maggie M: 0:50 That hatchling eye looks like a camera lens
7. AJ Gyampoh: It's name is the dikkop. Of course they don't give af
8. Ramon Markslag: Dikkop means fat head in dutch😂
9. - サンケニー: Croc:why are u not scared when 2 crocs clash with each other Dikkop: Dikkops dont give fucks men
10. D S: No, Talonflame is the bravest bird.

Is the Dikkop the Bravest Bird in the World?
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