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Flight!
This young osprey shows off its first flights to its nested siblings. After each of these displays the second in line becomes extremely active. With the grace of a ballerina the osprey poses, seemingly on tiptoes. It fails to accomplish any forward motion but does float gracefully above the nest.
Not surprisingly, birds are uniquely adapted to flight. Predominately hollow bones, a complex respiratory system, strong chest muscles, and feathers aid flight. The hollows in certain bones are an integral part of the respiratory system.
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