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Crazy flying

Erratic zig-zagging in low flight over ground or water, as found in the Lapwing Vanellus vanellus. It is distinct from the tumbling display flight of the species, and has no obvious purpose.

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


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