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Hovering flight

A sequence of images as a small study of the common kestrel's hovering flight. Hovering allows a kestrel to remain stationary and carefully scan the ground below, looking for prey. Note that the position of the head is kept still during the hovering movement.

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Uploaded on March 28, 2023
Taken on February 15, 2021