Exploring the Diverse Flying Styles of Birds
Birds like American crows and Canada geese use direct flight, flying in straight lines with strong, steady wing beats
Finches and woodpeckers display undulating flight, alternating between flapping and passive glides or bounds in an up-and-down patter
Birds like glossy ibis and tree swallows exhibit a flap-and-glide technique, alternating wing flaps with gliding to conserve energy during flight
Barn owls and killdeer display moth-like flight, fluttering their wings to swiftly change speed and direction, creating unpredictable patterns
Golden eagles and turkey vultures utilize static soaring, spreading their wings to ride warm air currents and effortlessly glide through the sky