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Life Sciences => Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution => Topic started by: oldmancoyote on 02/09/2008 23:31:52

Title: What type of birds only mate while falling?
Post by: oldmancoyote on 02/09/2008 23:31:52

I seem to remember a National Geographic video talking about this phenomenon years ago, but I can't remember the type of bird for the life of me.  Help! 

Title: What type of birds only mate while falling?
Post by: RD on 03/09/2008 02:22:58

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Bald Eagle courtship involves elaborate calls and flight displays.
The flight includes swoops, chases, and cartwheels, in which they fly high, lock talons, and free fall

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bald_Eagle

Title: What type of birds only mate while falling?
Post by: AllenG on 03/09/2008 02:42:36

Sea eagles also show that behavior.

I don't think it is uncommon among eagles.

Title: What type of birds only mate while falling?
Post by: oldmancoyote on 03/09/2008 02:44:42

great.  that's so helpful!  thanks!