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    Fabs Forns
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    Default Rhynchokinesis

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    Rhynchokinesis is the ability of some birds to move the bill upwards. For more info, check this link out:

    http://jeb.biologists.org/cgi/conten...ct/210/21/3757

    FortDesoto marsh,
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    I'm loving this !! The pink in the open bill makes it for me as do the crossed legs

    Lou

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    Gus Cobos
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    Simply lovely Fabs...:cool: I like the soft colorfull background...:cool:

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    Hugh J McLaughlin
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    Great image to show this behavior. See you in the morning!!

    Hugh

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    Judy Lynn Malloch
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    What a neat capture Fab. I did not know that they had this ability and wonderful that you were able to capture it. !!! Excellent timing !!!

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    Axel Hildebrandt
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    Great behavior captured and thanks for the link. I've seen this behavior in Hudsonian Godwits, too.

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    Cool capture, Mom!!!! love the warmth in the light. never seen that behavior. learn something new everyday! thanks for the link.

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    Raul Quinones
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    Excellent picture, behavior captured put this one over the top.

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