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echo: science
to: Paul Rogers
from: DAVID WILLIAMS
date: 2006-04-10 22:49:16
subject: hovering birds

->  DW> Time and time again, I have read that hummingbirds are unique in their 
->  DW> ability to hover - remaining stationary in the air while they feed, or 
 
-> Not really.  Kestrels do it too.  What they're unique at is 
-> having a reverse, being able to fly backwards! 
  
Apparently, New Zealand sparrows and "white eyes" (whatever they are) 
can duplicate this feat. I'm pretty sure I've seen seagulls doing it 
too. 
  
                        dow 
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