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© Phoo Chan / Media Drum World Taxi: The cheeky crow on board the bald eagle as he piggy backs mid-air
This chance-meeting was captured by an amateur photographer while the much larger predatory bird was trying find itself an early morning snack

This cheeky crow was pictured hitching a lift on a bald eagle's back.

Fancying a free ride, the brave black bird landed on the wings of the much larger predator mid-flight.

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© Phoo Chan / Media Drum WorldHitchhiker: The crow performs a flawless landing in these incredible pictures
The surprise guest interrupted the bald eagle who was searching for an early morning snack.

Miraculously, the predator didn't even flinch and carried on as if nothing had happened.

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© Phoo Chan / Media Drum WorldShort Break: The crow relaxes for a few seconds before flying off again
Their encounter lasted several seconds before the birds parted and flew their separate ways.

Luckily, amateur photographer Phoo Chan was on hand to capture the incredible images this week in Washington, USA.