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Nonsense orientation

The tendency for certain species of birds to fly in a certain direction when released from temporary captivity, showing this orientation whatever the weather and time of day or year, and for no apparent reason. Mallards Ana platyrhynchos, for example, tend to fly north-west when released.

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From Peter Weaver's Birdwatcher's Dictionary
Copyright © 1981 by Peter Weaver


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