Flight: Quick Facts

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California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) soaring with wings spread wide, showing white patches under its dark wings, against a rocky cliff background.

Modifications for specialized types of flight among falconiforms.

albatross flight pattern

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See a golden eagle take flight from its nest to swoop down on rabbit prey

Learn how a hummingbird can fly in any direction and about its iridescent plumage

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