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New study finds ostriches and other large flightless birds had long-distance flying ancestors

This article originally appeared on The Conversation. Aside from being a delight to watch, flight in birds is regarded by many cultures as a symbol of freedom, and a source of inspiration for humans ...
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Meet The Bird That Soars Higher Than Any Other. Hint: It Flies Higher Than Commercial Airplanes

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most bird species don’t fly above a few thousand feet in ...

30% Reduced Glide Efficiency: How Turbine Wakes Negatively Affect Soaring Birds

Wind turbines may seem innocuous enough, but they have the potential to reshape the air birds fly through. In a recent ...
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From Albatross to Condor: These birds have the widest wings

The wandering albatross holds the record for the widest wingspan of any living bird. Found over the Southern Ocean, it can ...
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Meet The ‘High-Flying’ Goose That Migrates Over The Himalayas. Hint: It’s Been Seen Flying Above The 5th Highest Mountain On Earth

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most birds fly at low altitudes, relatively speaking. But ...
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Birds Flying FAQ: How High Do Birds Fly?

According to bird experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman, much about bird flying is dependent on the species, season, and what else the bird is doing. Songbirds that feed on insects vary in the elevation ...